The Weekly Show: The Final of the FIDE Nations Cup

by Lawrence Trent
5/12/2020 – In his weekly show IM Lawrence Trent takes a look at the crucial final round encounter of the FIDE Nations Cup today between the USA and China, and analyses the game Yu Yangyi vs Wesley So. | Lawrence' show is available at 17:00 UTC (19:00 CEST, 13:00 EDT) on-demand with a ChessBase Premium Account. You can register a Premium account here. | Photo: Lennart Ootes (Archive)

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FIDE Nations Cup Final: China vs USA

Lawrence Trent: "I am going to be taking a look at the crucial final round encounter of the FIDE Nations Cup today between the USA and China for the show today. The game will be the critical win by Yu Yangyi vs Wesley So."

But first, a little warm-up: In the position below it looks as though Black has got enough control to make a draw, but what combination did Fabiano find here to make that far from the truth?

 

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Born in 1986, Lawrence Trent is an international master, who has represented England in numerous international youth championships (including a 7th place in the U18 WCh in 2003). The Londoner, who has a degree in Romance languages, already has a lot of experience as a trainer. Trent has recorded several DVDs for ChessBase.

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