The pun was intentional. It doesn’t happen every century that two elite grandmasters cross paths in a tournament, with one of them experiencing defeat twice due to making the same losing move in two distinct positions.
Month: November 2023
Avalanche Chess: Beware the pawn storm
What makes this game truly captivating? Well, it was crafted by Ralph Betza in 1977, and its most intriguing aspect lies in the two-part move system. Each turn involves a standard chess move, along with an advancement of the opponent’s pawn by one square.
How many pawns promoted in a single game?
The official record stands at six, considering only serious games. Additionally, Black’s outstanding accomplishment lies in promoting four pawns.
Online Chess: Playing, Learning, and Competing in the Digital Age
Online gaming takes many forms, but chess stands as a timeless classic, bridging generations and…
Self Stalemate: The last resort
The strategy employed in such scenarios always relies on the distinctive movement capabilities of pawns, which restrict them from moving backward, thereby leading to mutual blockades on the same file.
Robert Fischer vs. Mark Taimanov: The Endgame
Remarkably, we are going to delve into a genuine game within this category, marveling at the brilliance of Fischer’s victory in the bishop vs. knight (with pawns on both sides) endgame during the candidates’ quarterfinal in 1971.
Learn to play Harmonist Variation against Pirc Defense
From a technical standpoint, the move 2. f4 is considered to be slightly less strong compared to the more common 2. d4, but it is by no means a mistake. In fact, it can lead to interesting and sharp positions, catching some opponents off guard.
Boris Spassky vs. Robert Fischer: 12 years before the match
It is rumored that the writing of the article was preceded by Fischer’s defeat in 1960 against Boris Spassky, the future rival for the World Championship title, during the tournament in Mar del Plata (where Fischer and Spassky shared first place). They played the Kieseritzky Gambit, and Fischer chose the Berlin Defense.
Knight Fight: Score of the cavalry
Knight Fight, the brainchild of Andy Lewicki, stands as a truly innovative game, ingeniously blending elements from score counting and territory-based gameplay. With its captivating mix of ideas, this original creation promises an engaging and compelling gaming experience.
Knight’s Tour: The famous mathematical problem
The Knight’s Tour is a puzzle that involves moving a knight on a chessboard in such a way that it visits each square exactly once.