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With a 2585 rating, Russian GM Vadim Zvjaginsev was among the top 100 players in the world in January 1995. His opponent in this memorable game, Chilean-born Roberto Cifuentes, had a 2535 rating at the time.
In the first round of the Hoogovens Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Zvjaginsev obtained an attacking win which, according to GM Zenón Franco, is reminiscent of Bobby Fischer’s victory over Rene Letelier in 1960.
The fireworks came to be after the innocent-looking 24.Bg2
Zvjaginsev found 24...Nxf2, which is justified by 25.Kxf2 Rxe3, decisively opening up the white king’s position.
The winning continuations are not obvious at all, though. But Zvjaginsev, both a graduate in Economics and a fan of Vladimir Nabokov, was evidently inspired, and later found the beautiful 31...Qe3+
Not even after playing this remarkable sacrifice was Black winning trivially, as Zvjaginsev found a couple more nice touches before Cifuentes resigned the game four moves later.
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.
Calculation Training for 1400-1600 players
Mastering these tactical motifs is essential to deepen your understanding of the game and become a better player. After all, you neither want to overlook the given chances by your opponent, nor blunder yourself!
