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Beating the Semi-Slav 1
GM Magnus Carlsen: Great theoretical contribution by the World Champion on Semi-Slav
11/03/2022 – GM Magnus Carlsen showed his mastery in beating the Semi-Slav. He gave away 2 pawns in order to create a breakthrough that leads to a fantastic win versus GM Ding Liren.
Our 2nd featured game is one of the best games I have seen on how to beat the Semi-Slav. GM Ding Liren is two pawns up but has no value at all due to delayed development. There is a saying ” Two pawns up is not enough to win a game”. Let’s check it out. But coffee first…
CHESS BLOG No. 59 : Date: 11th March 2022
Black's game plan: Grab all free pawns but backfired
1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)
Black is 2 pawns up but white has all the good moves. In this game, two pawns up is not enough to win a game.
2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)
Black's Game Plan: Pawn up but needs development
Black's plan is to develop pieces and control the center. Let's find out.... but have a hot , delicious coffee first...
GAME VIEWER 1
GAME VIEWER 2
ENDGAME CORNER - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW
