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A decisive result was finally seen at the Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis. Wesley So’s win over Richard Rapport was not the only exciting game of round 4, though. Anish Giri, for example, showed razor-sharp opening preparation in his game against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, while Alireza Firouzja almost managed to take down Leinier Dominguez in a double-edged struggle.
So is now the sole leader with 2½/4 points, as he is set to face Dominguez with black in the last round before the rest day. Resting on Saturday will be Fabiano Caruana, who was supposed to face Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the fifth round.
Master advanced Tactics and Calculations like a super Grandmaster
The Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi with an ELO of over 2700 (June 2023) is one of the best 20 players in the world. For the first time, the sympathetic top player presents himself in a video course. Let a world-class player show you tactical moti
Let us not forget that Giri and So are fighting to climb up the leaderboard in the FIDE Circuit, which grants a spot in the 2024 Candidates Tournament. Also with chances to clinch this spot is Dommaraju Gukesh, who will participate in the London Chess Classic next week.
Anish Giri | Photo: Lennart Ootes
How to attack - principles of training
Most players prefer to attack rather than defend. But what is the correct way to do it? GM Dr Karsten Müller has compiled many rules and motifs to guide you, along with sharpening your intuition for the exceptions.
Richard Rapport | Photo: Lennart Ootes
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Photo: Lennart Ootes
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!
Alireza Firouzja | Photo: Lennart Ootes