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.
Much like last week, I will have a look at the Rubinstein Variation of the Nimzo-Indian, inspired on the game between the two young American grandmasters Brandon Jacobson and Andrew Hong, which featured a brilliant attack for Black.
White made only one serious mistake, which was impressively refuted by Black. With a series of forcing moves, including a double knight sacrifice, Hong didn’t let his opponent get back into the game and managed to win in only 22 moves!
This game actually reminded me of another miniature between Loek Van Wely and Peter Acs (Hoogeveen 2002), in which the World Junior Champion from Hungary displayed a marvellous attack against the white king. In both games, Black got the chance to sacrifice a knight on the empty square f3!
Exercise: Black to move
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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