The Bogo-Indian System 1

THE BOGO-INDIAN SYSTEM

GM LI DI: THE WEAKNESS OF THE BOGO-INDIAN DEFENSE

28/August/2023 – Fantastic game by GM Li, Di. Black’s attack on white’s kingside in the middle game is useless because the 24…Qa4 move had fallen to white’s plan of breaking black’s central pawns. White’s ability to temp black to enter into a setup trap is amazing indeed. Lovely game…

The 2nd featured game: A cool game by Sorensen. White tried all his tools to penetrate black’s defensive structure but fell short. Imagination really is an important factor to win games. Happy to share this game to you all. God Bless…

CHESS BLOG No. 89: Date: 28 AUGUST 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...

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August 20, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Queen’s Gambit: Exchange Variation 1

THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT: EXCHANGE VARIATION

GM VINCENT KEYMER: IT'S JUST A MATTER OF WHEN & HOW TO BEAT THE GREAT MAGNUS

20/August/2023 – In a crucial match when you must win is not crystal clear if your opponent is also in a must win mindset even the underdog. Super GM Vincent Keymer became an instant chess superstar when he beat World Champion Magnus Carlsen, inspiring millions of youngsters worldwide. Let’s find out.

The 2nd featured game: There comes a time when playing white was more dominant than handling the black pieces. Such players like World Champion Vladimir Kramnik when he handled the white pieces using 1. Nf3 always has a 65/35 chance of winning. Nowadays, black is equally dominant, surely the level of chess opening research has been done. We witness how Queen’s Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation becoming one of the best chess openings in handling 1. d4. Let’s find out.

CHESS BLOG No. 88: Date: 20 AUGUST 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

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July 25, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The French Winawer Variation

THE FRENCH WINAWER VARIATION

GM MAGNUS CARLSEN: NOBODY THINKS AND PLAYS LIKE MAGNUS

25/July/2023 – Magnificent game!!! What a way to win an endgame position. Super World Champion Magnus Carlsen is the “GOAT” no doubt about it… I hope he will challenge current World Champion Ding Liren in the next FIDE World Chess Championships. It will be a fantastic event for all of us worldwide. Thank you so much and have a great day today. Keep safe always.

The 2nd featured game: Very dynamic play by Super GM Arjun Erigaisi. Lots of ideas shown here, to those 1. e4 player, this is an added knowledge to play against the French Defense. Fantastic Game. Thank you again for your support. Cheers…

CHESS BLOG No. 87: Date: 25 JULY 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

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July 14, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

Conquest in the Sicilian Najdorf 2

CONQUEST IN THE SICILIAN NAJDORF 2

GM MAXIME VACHIER-LAGRAVE: IMAGINATION IS GREATER THAN KNOWLEDGE

14/July/2023 – Magnificent!!! Bravo Super GM Maxime Vachier Lagrave…this is the standard play of Sicilian Najdorf. That rook sacrifice at c3, I have seen that many times in Sicilian encounters. Fantastic show by the French Super GM. I hope you loved it…cheers.

The 2nd featured game: Fantastic game and very entertaining as well. GM Velimir Ivic after this win, maybe he was on ‘CLOUD 9″ beating the likes of Super GM Parham Maghsoodloo. There is a moral lesson here, “To overcome fear is the way to win, no matter what the situation is”. I loved this game and hope you do too. Thanks for your support. God Bless.

CHESS BLOG No. 86: Date: 14 JULY 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

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July 6, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Sicilian Najdorf Conquest 1

CONQUEST IN THE SICILIAN NAJDORF 1

GM MAKSIM CHIGAEV: IMAGINATION IS GREATER THAN KNOWLEDGE

06/July/2023 – Super GM Maksim Chigaev is such an entertaining chess player. His ability to create unpredictable moves rattled even the likes of Super GM Wesley So. Fantastic Sicilian game. Thank you so much…cheers.

The 2nd featured game: What a fighting game!! This is typical of the Sicilian Najdorf pattern of play, attack!! attack!! then attack. Lovely game by Australian GM Bobby Cheng, congratulations for contributing a Novelty (N) on this very entertaining game. To all Sicilian players, this is another ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’ for you to enjoy. Have a nice day to all of you…cheers.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 85: Date: 06 JULY 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

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July 2, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

Queen’s Gambit without Nc3

QUEEN'S GAMBIT DECLINED: SYSTEMS WIHOUT THE Nc3

GM MISHRA ABHIMANYU: YOUNGEST GRANDMASTER IN HISTORY

02/July/2023 – Excellently played by GM Abhimanyu Mishra! At his a young age, he is already ripe to reach FIDE 2600 to 2700 rating. With the right guidance and coaching, he will become another World Champ Robert “Bobby” Fischer or the likes of Super GMs Wesley So, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. Thank you so much and keep safe always. God Bless…

The 2nd featured game: Fantastic attacking game by Super GM Hikaru Nakamura. After the 13…g5 move, black’s kingside position is weakened. Also, white’s 18. d5 move added insult to black’s position while GM Nakamura continued to break black’s weak kingside pawn structure, resulting in a hopeless position. Very entertaining game… Thank you and keep safe always. God Bless…

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 84: Date: 02 JULY 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

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June 27, 2023September 12, 2023 RNFMJesse

Ruy Lopez: 8.a4 variation (Theory & Practice)

RUY LOPEZ 8. a4 VARIATION (THEORY & PRACTICE)

GM TEMUR KUYBOKAROV: TALENT PLUS HARDWORK IS A WINNER

27/June/2023 – Amazing tactical play by Australian GM Temur Kuybokarov. In chess, many times, gut feeling and imagination can help, same thing with Albert Einstein quote “Imagination is more important than Knowledge. I hope you enjoyed this game and thank you for your support. Congrats Mate GM Temur.

The 2nd featured game: Lovely game by GM Julio Becerra Rivero, his masterful delegation of pieces at black’s kingside. GM Rogelio Barcenilla must have missed some chances at move 33. Yet, this game has shown us the idea behind the 8. a4 variation. I hope you like and enjoy it. Thank you and have a nice day to all…

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 83: Date: 27 JUNE 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

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WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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June 20, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

How to Beat the King’s Gambit with 2…ef4

BEATING THE KING'S GAMBIT with 2...ef4

GM MAGNUS CARLSEN: THEORY & PRACTICE THE KEY TO WIN

20/June/2023 – A cool game by World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Super entertaining, lots of counter attacking play for both Super GMs. For 1..e5 players, this is a relevant educational game for you to learn all aspects of the game.

The 2nd featured game: Amazing game by Super GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. To all upcoming kiddies and junior players. I suggest you study games of Super GMs Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Arjun Erigaisi and Genius Gukesh D. Create a database of their games (white and black) then study it. I hope you enjoyed it and loved it. Thank you for your support.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 82: Date: 20 JUNE 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

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WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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June 13, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Sicilian versus 3. Bb5

THE SICILIAN DEFENSE versus 3. Bb5

GM NODIRBEK ABDUSATTOROV: THE POWER OF PLANNING AND STRATEGY

13/June/2023 – An entertaining game by Super GM Abdusattorov. There is a difference between playing to win and aiming to win. I believe with black’s tenacious play is obviously aiming to win from the very start. Fantastic game. I hope you love it too…thank you…Cheers.

The 2nd featured game: Super elegant play by Australian GM Temur Kuybokarov, it is a show of force and a clinically calculated strategy to control the game from opening to end. Thank you for your support. Hope you enjoyed and have a wonderful weekend ahead.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 81: Date: 13 JUNE 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

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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June 9, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The French Defense versus 3. Nc3

THE FRENCH DEFENSE Versus 3. Nc3

GM TEMUR KUYBOKAROV: THE HUNT FOR GREATNESS

09/June/2023 – FANTASTIC MOVES BY GM Temur Kuybokarov. From start to finish, the game was wild and very tactical. It’s amazing to see why 1. e4 chessplayers play so aggressively.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 80: Date: 09 JUNE 2023

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

White Game Plan: White Game Plan: Play 17. Rb1 is the other option than 17. g4.

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: Take advantage of the a3 to f8 diagonal using the bishop at c1.

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...