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.
Gukesh needs to win the London Chess Classic to keep his chances of playing in the 2024 Candidates tournament alive. His 3rd round game against Volokitin was his most impressive. Against a symmetrical variation of the English, he opted for a doubled fianchetto. Black sacrificed a pawn, won it back soon after, but then faced some serious coordination problems. With the help of a powerful flank attack, Gukesh managed to win the game in just 28 moves.
Exercise: White has started expanding on the kingside. How should he proceed?
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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