Simon Says: 4ncl and Puzzles

by Simon Williams
2/10/2020 – The 4NCL provides insiration for a new tactics-focus Simon Says. GM Simon Williams curates a selection of puzzles for your enjoyment and improvement. | Puzzle time: In the position below it's White to play and win! | Watch for free live and on-demand (for a limited time, or forever with a ChessBase Premium account) starting at the usual hour: 17:00 UTC (18:00 CET / 12 Noon EST).

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Simon Williams presents the London System, providing the theory you need for your games (7 h 16 min). In addition Williams also introduces into typical tactics and patterns in a seperate product. (53 games, 96 training questions and 3h 14 min)

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Puzzles from the Four Nations

Today I look at some interesting moments from the recent 4ncl league in England. I will also test your tactical ability with some interesting tactics. Come and join me for some education and fun!

Warm-up: What winning plan should White play here?

 
Chernin vs Drasko, Polanica-Zdroj 1988
Position after 69...Kxe7

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About Simon Says

In early 2015 Simon Williams launched his own show called "Simon says" after producing the first of his ChessBase video series. On a weekly basis (with breaks for tournaments and chess events) Simon entertains the chess world with attacking ideas, play strategies and witty manoeuvres on the chess board.

ChessBase Premium members have permanent access to the videos in the archive. Over 60 shows and counting have been published to date. Their lengths differ but most of them run for about 60 minutes.

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Recent Simon Says shows

Still more Simon

Simon's latest DVD series duo the "London System Reloaded" and the "Tactic Toolbox London System" are now available. Check them out, starting with the sample below: 

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London System with 2.Bf4 Reloaded and Tactic Toolbox London System

Simon Williams presents the London System, providing the theory you need for your games (7 h 16 min). In addition Williams also introduces into typical tactics and patterns in a seperate product. (53 games, 96 training questions and 3h 14 min)

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How did White engineer an Anastasia mate ? 11.b4 cxb4 12.Qxh7+ Kxh7 13.hxg5+ Kg6 13...Kg8 14.Ne7# (Anastasia Mate) 14.Ne7# (Anastasia Mate) Casas-Luis Roberto Piazzini, Buenos Aires 1952
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Mating : Anastasia Q4--

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Simon Williams became a IM in 1998 and a GM in 2008. For the last 15 years he has concentrated on teaching, playing and making instructional chess DVDs. He also has a lot of experience commentating about chess. Being the regular commentator at the strongest and best open tournament in the world, Gibraltar. Simon Williams is the author of numerous chess books. His first chess book. 'Play the Classical Dutch' got voted, in New in Chess, as one of the top 10 chess books of all time. His playing style is very aggressive, preferring attacking chess to positional grinds. No wonder he produced two widely acclaimed ChessBase DVDs on the King's Gambit. More information about Williams can be found on his website.

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