
More King's Indian brilliance this week. Ivanchuk played the black side in the recent European Individual Championship and his young opponent chose a line where White looks to take over the initiative on the kingside. This was a highly instructive game where one side's strategy triumphed. That game is the starting point for a discussion on the opening.
Check out the Caruana v Nakamura game for a sensational finish — which was overlooked.
Black to play. What did Ivanchuk do next?
Caruana missed something sensational. White to play and win. Calculation required!
And here’s another two-mover.
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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: