The Power Play Show: "Daniil Dubov"
5/3/2019 – Friday at 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST, Noon EDT) Daniel King will go on air on playchess.com. You can watch the episode live for free! Today: "Daniil Dubov". All the usual puzzles, games and instruction will be on offer. Puzzle and the live video...
Powerplay 26: Checkmate Challenge — essential knowledge
Checkmate. That's the aim of the game. There are numerous ways to checkmate the enemy king, but there are common patterns that recur over and over again, and having these at our mental fingertips is essential for when we want to finish the game.
The Power Play Show
A devastating attacking game by Daniil Dubov, the world rapid play champion, will also be under examination, as well as the state of Brentford Football Club as the season draws to a close.
Do join Daniel King for games, puzzles and the London weather bulletin. Bring your own tea.
Black to play and win. The solution will be revealed tonight!
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Daniel King is the prolific author of the PowerPlay series which numbers 26 volumes to date. The subject of his most recent DVD is "Checkmate Challenge".
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Powerplay 26: Checkmate Challenge — essential knowledge
Checkmate. That's the aim of the game. There are numerous ways to checkmate the enemy king, but there are common patterns that recur over and over again, and having these at our mental fingertips is essential for when we want to finish the game.
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