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BEATING THE KING'S INDIAN DEFENSE USING THE 9. b4 BAYONET ATTACK
GM ANISH GIRI: SUPER OPENING PREPARATION
25/April/2023 – Great understanding of the Bayonet Attack is illustrated in this game. Black’s kingside attack is blocked by white on a well calculate response. GM Anish Giri, is one of Super GMs that cannot be underestimated, he could be the next World Champion someday.
The 2nd featured game: World Champ GM Vladimir Kramnik played a masterpiece using the dangerous Bayonet Attack. The King’s Indian Defense is one of the most dangerous and cunning chess opening against the 1. d4 Opening. In this game, GM Kramnik showed his class and his superb knowledge employing the solid but vicious Bayonet Attack. But have a hot & delicious coffee first.
CHESS BLOG No. 69: Date: 25 April 2023
1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)
White game plan: Exploit black's connected c7-d6 pawn structure while maintaining control of the kingside against black's attack.
GM Anish Giri played smoothly, countered black's offense at the kingside then took advantage of inaccurate moves of black's defense. followed with lethal combination. Wonderful game.
2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)
White Game Plan: Control the center and not allowing black to pressure white's kingside.
GM Vladimir Kramnik is always spectacular when he plays the Bayonet Attack. His style play is very entertaining, structured and classy. But coffee first...enjoy...
GAME VIEWER 1
GAME VIEWER 2
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