
Robert Ris: "This week I analyze in depth the explosive game Mareco-Cuenca Jimenez from the Punta del Este Masters in Uruguay. In the Gukesh Variation (5...Bb4) of the Queen's Gambit Declined it seemed like Black mixed up the move-order and found himself in a lost position right out of the opening.
White missed a big chance to win on move 16 (exercise 1!) and after another mistake the tables were turned as Black launched a powerful attack against the White king. The well-known Spanish GM and commentator missed an absolute amazing finish (exercise 2!) and instead went on to lose shortly after."
Exercise 1: White to play and win!
Feel free to move the pieces on the live diagram!
Exercise 2: Can you spot Black's winning idea?
Feel free to move the pieces on the live diagram!
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