What did White do to punish Black for their last move?
Month: April 2023
Magnus Carlsen vs. Ding Liren: The King’s Gambit in 2020
The overall winner of the tournament was reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen, whose game with Ding Liren I found particularly interesting, as it is pretty rare to see the King’s Gambit at this top level. The game was played in the first part, i.e. with a relatively slower time control of 15+10.
Réti Opening Trap: The best way to surround the queen
Surrounding the queen is an effective tactic in chess that can help you capture this powerful piece and gain an advantage over your opponent.
Ice Age Chess: Break your way through ice blocks
If the Ice Age surrounds an isolated piece (it is not adjacent to any other piece in any direction), this piece is frozen, removed from the board and another ice cube is placed in its position.
Learn to play Krejcik Gambit: A shocking anti-Alekhine’s line
The Krejcik Gambit is an exciting and aggressive variation in the Alekhine’s Defense chess opening. It can be a powerful weapon in the hands of experienced players who are comfortable sacrificing material for positional advantages.
Desperados in chess: How to save the game
In chess, a desperado is a piece that is doomed to be captured, but can capture one or more enemy pieces before it is taken. The term “desperado” comes from Spanish, where it means “desperate” or “hopeless”.
Beginner: King and pawn vs king – the rule of the square
The rule of the square is a useful concept in chess pawn endgames. It helps players determine the maximum distance their king can be from an opposing pawn to be able to catch it before it promotes.
Blackmar-Diemer, Ryder Gambit: The Halosar Trap
The Ryder Gambit is an exciting and aggressive choice for White in the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. It offers White the opportunity to quickly develop their pieces and target Black’s weak pawn structure, but it also comes with some risks. Players on both sides must be prepared for a dynamic and tactical game.
#4: Black to move, find the sharpest way to attack
The last White’s move Rf2 seriously weakened the already weak and vulnerable king’s fortress. What…
The Fool’s Mate mysteries: Did it ever happen to you?
Every book for beginners answers the most fundamental question: What is the fastest way to deliver a checkmate?