In this video course, twenty-nine examples with multiple questions are presented in the interactive format, which is ideal for a range of playing strengths. Step by step you will be taken through the complex positions.
The man of the week is Polish GM Mateusz Bartel (2621) who performed an absolute incredible 8/9 in the Polish Ekstraliga, gaining 30 rating points!
In the eighth round, he crushed Aryan Tari in only 18 moves in spectacular fashion — an experience a lot of club players can relate to. In an Italian opening the concept of creating a half-open f-file with Be3, Bxe3, fxe3 worked very well.
A careless response by Black, underestimating the consequences of the typical sacrifice on f7 leading to a position with two minor pieces for the rook, enabled White to seize the initiative.
Exercise: How should White play now?
Feel free to move the pieces on the live diagram!
Strategy Training: How to Make a Plan
In every game of chess, there comes a moment when one is confronted with the question: what should I do now?
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