How to beat the Caro-Kann Panov-Botvinnik Attack?
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31/03/2022 – Limiting black’s piece development is the scope of white’s plan. After 13. Bb5 move, black has difficulty coordinating his pieces. 1993 US Champion GM Alexander Shabalov blundered on move 19, his queen was trapped at f7 square.
Interestingly, white’s strategy is to play reversed Slav defense. GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov showed his class by pressuring his opponent relentlessly. Let’s check it out. But coffee first…
CHESS BLOG No. 61 : Date: 26th March 2022
1st Game : Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 1)
White game plan: Minimize black's piece movements
Black chose to take the d5 pawn with Nxd5. White controlled the middle game and won due to black's huge blunder.
2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)
White Game Plan: Queenside development/play like black
GM Mamedyarov played the Slav defense as white which is one move ahead. Let's find out.... but have a hot , delicious coffee first...
GAME VIEWER 1
GAME VIEWER 2
ENDGAME CORNER - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW
