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Warm-up: Below is a position from the game between Caruana and Rapport. Rapport came up with an ambitious strategy. What would you play?
The following position is from the game Roven Vogel vs Zhu Jiner. How did Black continue?
Nils Grandelius had some trouble in this year's Masters Tournament and missed a couple of good opportunities, e.g. against Vidit Gujrathi. What should Black play in the position below?
To conclude, here’s a two-mover by Donald McKay. White to play and 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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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.
