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First I’m looking at some devilish stalemate ideas seen in recent games from the Magnus Carlsen Invitational. Then I’m going back into one of those games and looking at how theory has developed in the Spanish Steinitz variation.
Let’s start with three warm-up questions. Try your best!
First, one from the Carlsen Invitational. Black to play and draw:
Can you find what is the best way for Black to cope with White's devilish idea?
And a study by Van der Steeg. White to play and draw:
Such a dynamic and popular opening as the Najdorf is developing the whole time. On this download, Daniel King updates lines that were included on his DVD but also responds to viewers’ requests, considering lines that he omitted from his original repertoir
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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.
Here’s a teaser:
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.
