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ChessBase 17 - Mega package - Edition 2024
It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it. Start your personal success story with ChessBase and enjoy the game even more.
Did you know that in his youth Paul Keres was a keen problem composer? According to Egon Varnusz Keres published 180 problems and 30 studies, including a rook ending that won a first prize in 1947. An early problem of Keres was published in 1929, when the Estonian was only 13 years old. But have a go at solving this mate in 2, composed in 1935 when Keres was 19.
But the main focus of the show will be a game by Ian Nepomniachtchi, in which he defeated Ding Liren in romantic style – after Ding failed to find a hidden ressource in a difficult position.
How could Black save himself from this position? Spotting this is very difficult, particularly in rapid play! But it shows that even in positions that appear hopeless there is often a resource. Ding got it wrong and was blown away...
Power Play 20: Test Your Attacking Chess
Grandmaster Daniel King presents ten exemplary attacking performances. At key moments he stops and asks you to play a move. King then gives feedback on the most plausible continuations. It’s the next best thing to having your own personal trainer!
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Daniel King is the prolific author of the PowerPlay series which numbers 27 volumes to date. The King's Gambit is the subject of his most recent DVD.
Here’s a teaser:
Power Play 27: The King's Gambit
Glorious sacrifices, unexpected tactics and checkmating attacks. The King's Gambit is one of the oldest and most romantic openings in the game of chess. This DVD contains all you need to know to tackle your opponent.
