THE SMYSLOV VARIATION VERSUS THE KING'S INDIAN DEFENSE (KID)
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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.
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CHESS BLOG No. 107 Date: 09 JANUARY 2024
1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)
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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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