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.
I have a look at the games Robson-Xiong and Firouzja-So from the Saint Louis Rapid tournament. Both games featured a popular line in the Petroff Defence, in which Black is aiming to swap many pieces and equalize instantly.
Good news: both Robson and Firouzja showed some aggressive ideas which force Black to deal with a number of practical problems. Particularly, Firouzja’s long-term queen sacrifice is absolutely amazing. Unfortunately he failed to convert his advantage in style and allowed his opponent to escape with a draw:
Exercise: How should White proceed 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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