In this video course, twenty-nine examples with multiple questions are presented in the interactive format, which is ideal for a range of playing strengths. Step by step you will be taken through the complex positions.
In last week's show, I covered the true masterpiece Giri-Gukesh, which was won by the Dutchman in only 27 moves.
The Indian youngster was clearly suffering in the first week of the event, but now has found his way back into the tournament. His game with the white pieces against Praggnanandhaa was a fascinating tactical fight. In a well-known line of the Symmetrical English Opening, he used the idea 10.Rg1!?, which had been played only once before, by Anish Giri. The ensuing complications were absolutely insane and impossible to work out over the board. Not surprisingly both sides committed some clear mistakes, but this time Gukesh was more fortunate than his opponent.
Exercise: Pragg went for a 42-minute think at this point, and eventually made a serious error. How would you proceed with Black?
Feel free to move the pieces on the live diagram!
Strategy Training: How to Make a Plan
In every game of chess, there comes a moment when one is confronted with the question: what should I do now?
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