Key Concepts of Chess - Pawn Structures Vol.1 and 2
In this two-part course the emphasis will be on typical pawn-structures.
That Bronstein favoured tactical play and loved combinations is no secret. By sometimes indulging in some "frivolous" openings, such as the King's Gambit, he was able to unleash his creativity in the approaching middle game.
Numerous games are known in which the former number two in the world was able to show off his skills. Of these, we should count ourselves lucky that even games from simultaneous games have found their way into the great "Megadatabase" of ChessBase.
I have selected a few short games by Bronstein in which you are challenged to find the combination contained in the position. You can pause the video each time to think calmly about what you would play.
The last game (from a simultaneous game Bronstein - Moehring, 1957) is perhaps the most spectacular combination in this video.
In the chaotic situation shown in the diagram, Black has just captured the white pawn on e5 with 16... Qe7xe5 and seems to be creating counter-chances. But that seems to be a bit much to ask, as Bronstein wins anyway. But he also saw a creative way to end this game. What brilliant combination does he finish with?
Master Class Vol.10: Mikhail Botvinnik
Our experts show, using the games of Botvinnik, how to employ specific openings successfully, which model strategies are present in specific structures, how to find tactical solutions and rules for how to bring endings to a successful conclusion
This week’s show (for Premium Members only)
