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I’m looking at a trendy exchange sacrifice in the Schmid Benoni that was featured in two games played at the SuperBet tournament in Warsaw. When Rapport and Duda employ it, you should sit up and take notes.
This is a strategically rich position that requires keen judgement. Have a go at the questions I am posing to see if your feel for the position is correct.
Right in the opening, White faces a dilemma: 12.e4 or 12.0-0...? This makes a profound difference to future play.
In the next position, Black is faced with big strategic decisions. Which is correct?
It is very difficult to determine the correct continuation.
And here’s another two-mover.
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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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.
