Daniel King’s Power Play Show: Highlights from Norway Chess

by Daniel King
6/3/2022 – In his “Power Play Show” Daniel King looks at games from Norway Chess including Anand's win over Vachier-Lagrave where he shows brilliant technique. Daniel goes into some detail in the 3.Bb5+ Sicilian, and looks at alternatives to Black's play in the game. | 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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Highlights from Norway Chess

Anand showed brilliant technique to win this game. What  move did he play here?

 
V. Anand vs M. Vachier-Lagrave, Norway Chess 2022
White to move

This is a position from the Armageddon game between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. What did the World Champion miss in this position?

 
A. Giri vs M. Carlsen, Norway Chess 2022, Armageddon
Black to move

And here is a beautiful study taken from the book 'From  Ukraine With Love for Chess' - the book that I was promoting last week. All  proceeds go to charity.

 
Lazar Zalkind - 1/2 prize Troitzky tournament 1929
White to play and win

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.


This week’s show


Previous shows

You’ll find older broadcasts in the Power Play category. To watch these you’ll need a ChessBase Premium Account.


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.


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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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