Svitlana's Smart Moves - Svitlana's important draw against an IM

by Arne Kaehler
6/12/2024 – In this very instructive, and informative game, Svitlana managed to draw against a strong, Canadian IM. But the truth is, she almost had to forfeit the game! The reason for Svitlana arriving far too late to the game, and what you can learn from the opening, middle game with hanging pawns, and endgame technique, you will see in the video.
The Leningrad Dutch Defence is a dynamic and aggressive opening choice for Black, perfect for players who want to add some adventure and spice to their repertoire.

Svitlana's Smart Moves - Episode 98

With Svitlana Demchenko and Arne Kaehler

Svitlana Demchenko is an 20-year-old, Canadian WIM and chess coach. Here and now, she will teach us plenty of smart moves on the board, ranging from tactics, strategies, openings, and anything else chess related. In the process, I'm happy to be available as a student at club player level, and pester the Women's International Master with questions. Anyone who wants to strengthen their chess skills is welcome to watch, and actively replay the positions from the video, on our chessboard.

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MoveNResultEloPlayers
1.e41,174,61854%2421---
1.d4952,91955%2434---
1.Nf3283,84956%2440---
1.c4183,33456%2442---
1.g319,80456%2427---
1.b314,46454%2427---
1.f45,92648%2377---
1.Nc33,85550%2384---
1.b41,77548%2379---
1.a31,23954%2405---
1.e31,07549%2409---
1.d396150%2378---
1.g466946%2361---
1.h446554%2381---
1.c343651%2426---
1.h328456%2419---
1.a411759%2462---
1.f310047%2427---
1.Nh39267%2511---
1.Na34360%2477---
1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 h6 4.g3 Nf6 5.Bg2 Bd6 6.0-0 0-0 7.Qc2 b6 8.Nc3 Bb7 9.b3 c5 10.cxd5 exd5 11.Bb2 Na6 11...Nc6 12.dxc5 bxc5 12.dxc5 bxc5 13.Nh4 Re8 14.Rad1 Be5 14...Nc7?! 15.Nf5 Bf8 16.Nxd5 Nfxd5 17.e4 Nb4 18.Nxh6+ Kh7 18...gxh6 19.Qc3 19.Qb1 14...Bf8 15.e3 Qd7= 14...Nb4 15.Qf5 15.Rfe1 15.Nxd5!? Nxd5 16.Bxe5 Rxe5 17.e4 Nab4 18.Qb2 Qe8 15.f4 Nb4 16.Qb1 Bd4+-+ 15.e4 Bxc3 16.Bxc3 Nxe4 15...Rb8 16.e3 16.Nxd5? Nxd5 17.Bxe5 Rxe5 18.e4 Qa5-+ 16...Nb4 17.Qb1 17.Qf5 Nxa2! 17...Qa5 17...d4?! 18.Bxb7 Rxb7 19.Na4 Rc7 20.Nxc5 Rxc5 21.exd4± 17...Ng4= 18.a3 Qf6 19.Qf5 Bxc3 20.Bxc3 Qxc3 21.Rc1 Qxb3 17...Ba6= 18.a3 Nd3 17...Bxc3?! 18.Bxc3 d4 19.exd4 Rxe1+ 20.Bxe1± 18.a3 Na6 19.Qc2 d4 20.Na4 20.exd4 cxd4 20...d3! 20...dxe3 21.Rxe3 Bxb2 22.Rxe8+ Rxe8 23.Nxb2= 20...Bxg2 21.Nxg2 d3 22.Rxd3 c4 23.Qxc4 Rec8 21.Qxd3 Bxb2 21...Bxg2 22.Kxg2 22.Bxe5 22...Bxb2 this move order was best 22.Bxb7 22.Nxb2 Bxg2 23.Nc4 Qb5 24.Kxg2 Qxb3± 22...Rxb7 23.Nxb2 Qxa3 24.Na4 24.Nc4! Qxb3 25.Nd6 25.Qe2! Rbb8 25...Qb5 26.Nf5+- 26.Nd6 Nb4 27.Nxe8 Rxe8± 25...Qxd3 26.Rxd3 Rd8 24...Nc7 25.Ra1 Qxb3 26.Qf5 Qd5 27.Qxd5 Ncxd5 28.Nxc5 Rb5 29.Na4 a5 30.Nf5 Reb8 30...Ra8 31.Nd4 R5b7 32.Nc5 Rb2 33.Rxa5 Rd2 34.Ncb3 Rb2 35.Nc5 Rd2 36.Re2 Rxe2 37.Nxe2 Rb2 38.Nd4 Nc3 38...Ng4 39.Nd3± Rd2 40.Rxd5 Rxd3 39.h3 Nd1 40.Nd3 Rd2 41.Ra8+ Kh7 42.Ra3 Ne4 43.Nf3 Rc2 44.Nd4 Rd2 45.Nf3 Rc2 46.Nfe1 Rd2 47.Nf3 ½–½
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WhiteEloWBlackEloBResYearECOEventRnd
Chiku-Ratte,O-Demchenko,S-½–½2024D30Gatineau Open 20244

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If you like Svitlana's Smart moves, you will certainly enjoy her video lectures about "Surprising your opponents with the Lazy Sicilian", her first Fritztrainer "Understanding Material Imbalances", and her brand new Fritztrainer "The Scotch Game". Her newest Entry is the "Leningrad Dutch Defence"!

In just 60 minutes, you will be well-equipped with a surprise weapon, which will take most of your opponents out of book right from the start.

This DVD focuses on several types of material imbalances, such as Rook vs 2 Pieces, Queen vs 2 Rooks, and Queen vs Pieces.

Besides in-depth theory and exciting tactical exercises in the Scotch Game, this video course also includes a bonus section on the Scotch Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Bc4), a lively variation often leading to very dynamic positions.

The Leningrad Dutch Defence is a dynamic and aggressive opening choice for Black, perfect for players who want to add some adventure and spice to their repertoire.

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Arne Kaehler, a creative mind who is passionate about board games in general, was born in Hamburg and learned to play chess at a young age. By teaching chess to youth teams and creating chess-related videos on YouTube, Arne was able to expand this passion and has even created an online course for anyone who wants to learn how to play chess. Arne writes for the English and German news sites, but focuses mainly on content for the ChessBase media channels.
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