Daniel King's Power Play Show: How Carlsen demolishes the King's Indian

by Daniel King
10/5/2024 – For his new Power Play Show GM, Daniel King analysed games which saw Magnus Carlsen taking down Alireza Firouzja's King's Indian Defence. The world number one provided us with a tremendous lesson in how to quell Black's activity. | Power Play is on air most Fridays. Watch it on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account. All the usual puzzles, games and instruction will be on offer.

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Magnus Carlsen was on imperious form in the final of the Speed Chess Championship. One of the reasons that he defeated Firouzja so convincingly was because he crushed the kid's King's Indian. They went head-to-head in this dynamic opening with neither backing down, but the world no.1 broke the challenger's spirit and provided us with a tremendous lesson in how to quell Black's activity.

White to play. How did Carlsen pursue the initiative?

White to play. How did Carlsen quell Black's initiative?

And finally, another mate-in-two.


Power Play 27 and 28 - The King's Gambit and Tactic Toolbox

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. These DVDs contain all you need to know to play the King's Gambit.


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Daniel King is the prolific author of the Power Play series which numbers 28 volumes to date. The Tactic Turbo for the King’s Gambit is the subject of his most recent DVD.

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Power Play 28: Tactic Toolbox King's Gambit

Daniel King presents 50 puzzle positions in video format, all arising from the King's Gambit. They feature typical tactics from the opening, so this is a great way of becoming familiar with the tricks and traps that you can set your opponent.


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Daniel King is a regular on playchess.com. Commentating on live events such as the World Championship or analysing themes for his monthly Power Play Show. He also produces a DVD series called Power Play for ChessBase in the Fritztrainer format.

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