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The Petroff Defense: Series 1

THE PETROFF DEFENSE: SERIES 1

GM WESLEY SO: THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ENDGAME

22/February 2024/ White played carefully in this game, he made sure that there was no drawing chances in the rook ending. Moreover, the game went spectacularly in the sense where the start of black’s misery when the e5 pawn was left hanging. Fantastic game by the American/ Filipino Super GM Wesley So.

The 2nd featured game: Super GM Robson’s novelty move 15. f5 in a class of its own. Added with the mind-boggling 18. Rxf7 is a joy to see such an amazing move! Well, done…

Wesley So

CHESS BLOG No.110 Date: 22 FEBRUARY 2024

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

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ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

The Semi-Slav Defense: Series 1

THE SEMI-SLAV DEFENSE: SERIES 1

GM ALIREZA FIROUZJA: GOLD MEDALS ARE MADE OF DETERMINATION & GUTS

30/January 2024/ Beating World Champion Magnus Carlsen using the black pieces is quite a feat. Super GM Firouzja’s piece play and counter attacking moves lead to winning the game. Amazing…

The 2nd featured game: Excellently played by SuperGM Jules Moussard. He delayed castling anticipating white would pressure black’s kingside. Great control of mind and perseverance to win. I hope you enjoyed the game. Thanks, and looking forward to a great weekend.

CHESS BLOG No. 109 Date: 30 JANUARY 2024

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

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ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

The Two-Knights Defense Series 1

THE TWO KNIGHTS DEFENSE: SERIES 1

GM NODIRBEK ABDUSATTOROV: ONCE IN A LIFETIME ENCOUNTER, CHERISH EACH MOMENT BECAUSE IT WILL NEVER BE REPEATED

22/January 2024/ SIMPLY AMAZING GAME… SuperGM Nodirbek Abdusattorov masterfully showed us the way to refute the line 4…Ne4 by just simple castle 5. 0-0. Black can’t do much due to black king still at the center and must play defensive first. Lovely game. Thanks to all and hope you have a great week.

The 2nd featured game: Super GM Fabiano Caruana played like a relentless attacking machine. This game is a classic attack and counter-attack quality game. Enjoy watching and a good coffee…

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CHESS BLOG No. 108 Date: 22 JANUARY 2024

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

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ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

The Smyslov Variation versus King’s Indian Defense (KID)

THE SMYSLOV VARIATION VERSUS THE KING'S INDIAN DEFENSE (KID)

GM DANIIL DUBOV: BEGIN NOW, BOLDNESS HAS GREATNESS IN IT, FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

09/January 2024/ Amazing tactics by Super GM Dubov. He showed us the way to beat the King’s Indian Defense (KID) using the Smyslov Variation. For upcoming beginners to experts, I suggest studying his games, explore his ideas will benefit your journey to become a master someday.

The 2nd featured game: Highly instructive game by Super GM Dubov. This explains why the Smyslov Variation’s adaptability or flexibility in either complex or quiet play. Well done, Daniil.

CHESS BLOG No. 107 Date: 09 JANUARY 2024

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

My Games Versus Grandmasters: New Year Edition

MY GAMES VERSUS GRANDMASTERS: NEW YEAR EDITION

FM JESSE NOEL SALES: WINNING IS NOT EVERYTHING BUT MAKING THE EFFORT TO WIN IS

30/December 2023/ I cherish this game with Australian GM Darryl Keith Johansen. This game I use as part of chess education instruction from beginner to expert. Thanks, GM Johansen, for this game, cheers. mate. Happy New Year 2024…

The 2nd featured game: Fantastic game with GM David Smerdon, from opening to the end, playing with a strong Australian GM pushes you to your limits. I thank GM Smerdon for the opportunity to play him, cheers mate.

CHESS BLOG No. 106 Date: 30 DECEMBER 2023

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

My Games versus Grandmasters: Christmas Edition

MY GAMES VERSUS GRANDMASTERS: CHRISTMAS EDITION

FM JESSE NOEL SALES: SOMETIMES YOU WILL NEVER KNOW THE VALUE OF A MOMENT UNTIL IT BECOMES A MEMORY

24/December 2023/ US Champ Alexander Shabalov was my first GM win at that time and very much hungry to play against more GMs, in that way, you increase your level of play, experience and confidence. I hope you enjoyed it… cheers.

The 2nd featured game: I was happy about this result playing US Champion Alex Yermolinsky, a legend and well-respected US GM. Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year “2024”… Peace be with you…GOD BLESS, PROTECT AND SHOWER US WITH LOVE & GRACE ♥♥♥

CHESS BLOG No. 105 Date: 24 DECEMBER 2023

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

Beating the Sicilian: Moscow Variation Series 1

BEATING THE SICILIAN MOSCOW VARIATION: SERIES 1

IM/WGM BIBISARA ASSAUBAYEVA: WHEN POSITIVE THINGS ARE MADE, THAT RETURNS WELL

20/December 2023/ IM/WGM Assaubayeva masterfully handled the Sicilian against the solid Moscow variation. Black’s two bishops in the middle game pressured white’s kingside which contributed to WGM Daulyte-Cornette’s blunder at move 30.

The 2nd featured game:  Pretty instructive game. Super GM Vidit amazingly controlled the game from start to end. He creatively finds ways to initiate pressure in all corners. Highly recommended as a tool for chess instruction.

CHESS BLOG No. 104 Date: 20 DECEMBER 2023

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

How to beat the Semi-Slav: Series 1

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HOW TO BEAT THE SEMI-SLAV: SERIES 1

FM JESSE NOEL SALES: IT'S ALWAYS THE SMALL PIECES THAT MAKE THE BIG PICTURE

16/December 2023/I cherish this game since GM Villamayor was already one of the brightest prospects in Philippine Chess that time, but with perseverance and positive make-up, I have beaten my Coach.

The 2nd featured game:  World Champion Vladimir Kramnik’s 16. e5 move is part of a jigsaw puzzle. The other part of the jigsaw puzzle is the move 25. Nc3. This game is such a “WORK OF ART”…loved it…

CHESS BLOG No. 103 Date: 16 DECEMBER 2023

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Series 1

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THE NIMZO-NDIAN DEFENSE: SERIES 1

GM WESLEY SO: DO NOT WAIT FOR OPPORTUNITY, CREATE IT

13/December 2023/ Awesome game by Super GM Wesley So. Lovely strategy to undermine the a1 to h8 diagonal. The theory behind 12. Nf4 is revealed. I hope you learned something and enjoyed it. Thank you for your support, and God Bless You all…

The 2nd featured game:  Super GM Caruana’s 18. Bxf7 ch. move is effortlessly magical; his mind is full of creativity and unpredictability. Amazing game…

CHESS BLOG No. 102 Date: 13 DECEMBER 2023

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST

RNFMJesse

The Krasenkow Variation: Series 2

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THE KRASENKOW VARIATION: SERIES 2

FM JESSE NOEL SALES: THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR HARDWORK

08/December 2023/ From the opening stage where white dictated the game till the end part. Therefore, as a result, discipline and hardwork will never betray you. I will always cherish my wins against grandmasters where you learn a lot and are challenged at the most. Thanks to GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. for this wonderful game.

The 2nd featured game:  Super GM Bartel’s 27. Bd3 move, amazed me. His style of play has a resemblance with World Champ Gary Kasparov’s dynamic play. Well done…

CHESS BLOG No. 101 Date: 08 DECEMBER 2023

1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)

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)

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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

ENJOY THE GAME: BUT HAVE A HOT & DELICIOUS COFFEE FIRST