The Anti-King’s Gambit Chronicles 1

The Anti-King's Gambit Chronicles 1

GM Alexander Grischuk : 2...ef4 line vs the King's Gambit

24/12/2021 – Russian GM Alexander Grischuk showed his mastery in tackling the dangerous King’s Gambit. His technical style is amazing, slowly building his position and attacks smoothly…

GM Aleksandar Indjic beat GM Luke McShane in just 11 moves. Black’s 2…Nf6 line versus the King’s Gambit is so interesting. I can not believe a Super GM defeated flawlessly. Let’s find out.. but first, enjoy your hot and delicious coffee…

CHESS BLOG No. 53 : Date: 24th December 2021

Black's game plan: Protect the f4 pawn

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

GM Grischuk displayed vast knowledge about this 3...h6 ine. White's 6. g3 move is the deciding factor when it weakens the kingside. But there is much to learn in this game as well as how GM Grischuk's patience and calmness is one thing for us to emulate.

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

Black's Game Plan: Entice the e4 pawn to over extend

Black's opening strategy is very tricky. It is worth studying this line. Check why this game is finished in just 11 moves BUT COFFEE FIRST.....

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WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING, YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

December 17, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-Pirc Chronicles 3

GM Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu : 5. Be3 vs Pirc Defense

17/12/2021 – Romanian GM Georgescu displayed vast understanding on 5. Be3 line versus the Pirc Defense. Despite the huge difference of rating and playing a 2600 GM is no easy task at all. Determination to win, preparedness and guts is no doubt that he has the skills of Super GM as shown in his game.

Dealing against black’s 5…Ng4 line is a bit annoying. In this game, Brazilian GM Rafael Leitao showed mastery why the move 5…Ng4 does not interfere with his plans to outmaneuver his opponent. When black’s king unfortunately stuck in the center, he did not waste time in destroying black’s kingside. Let’s find out.. but first, enjoy your hot and delicious coffee…

CHESS BLOG No. 52 : Date: 17th December 2021

Black's game plan: exchanging the inactive bishop

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

GM Georgescu played as required based on black's intention to exchange his knight at f3. But it went all smoothly for white, check his strategy and learn from it.

Black's Game Plan: Disrupt the placement of the bishop

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

This game demonstrates how to handle an annoying knight. Black lost too much tempo in employing the 5...Ng4 line. Check this game and relax while enjoying your coffee....

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WINNING IS EVERYTHING, BUT IN LOSING, YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

December 6, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-Pirc Chronicles 2

GM Kateryna Lagno : 5. Be3 line vs. The Pirc Defense

06/12/2021 – Black used the 2…g6 line to divert the game in a different Pirc Format. Although it has similar make-up, the difference lies on execution. GM Kateryna Lagno has vast experience and understanding on this line as it is shown in Game 1. A chess prodigy, she became WGM at the age of 12.

Ukrainian GM Olexandr Bortnyk handled the 4. Be3 line fiercely against a very talented teen GM Nihal Sarin from India. It is an exciting game, both wanted to win but time is also a part of the game which is the deciding factor on the outcome of this fantastic game. But first, enjoy your hot and delicious coffee…

CHESS BLOG No. 51 : Date: 6th December 2021

Black's game plan: develop the queenside first

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

GM Lagno showed her expertise in dismantling black's defense. The decision of black to not castle resulted in a king hunt. Let's find out....

Black's Game Plan: Control the center

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

GM Nihal Sarin's strategic piece play gained him the upper hand. But due to time pressure, he mishandled the position and the game.

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December 1, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-Pirc Chronicles 1

GM Nikita Vitiugov: 5. Be3 line vs. The Pirc Defense

01/12/2021 – The Pirc Defense is very similar to King’s Indian Defense but on 1. e4 opening classification. Russian GM Nikita Vitiugov displayed a systematic approach to attack black’s kingside.

GM Hikaru Nakamura is well aware about the dangerous white’s 5. Be3 line. He delayed castling at kingside to develop first the queenside pieces and pawns. Let us check how American GM Jeffery Xiong makes it so simple to beat GM Nakamura. This is a one sided game. But let us have a hot…delicious coffee…

CHESS BLOG No. 50 : Date: 1st December 2021

Black's game plan: Castle early then develop pieces

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

GM Richard Rapport castled early but this triggered automatic response from GM Nikita Vitiugov to attack the kingside. He did it in elegance and great accuracy that placed black's position irreparable. Let's see what happened...

Black's Game Plan: Delayed castling

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

It is pretty obvious that GM Hikaru Nakamura is aware of white's 5. Be3 intentions: to attack black's castled king. Therefore, he delayed castling but GM Jeffery Xiong is well prepared. Let's find out....

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WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING, YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

November 24, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-Caro-Kann Chronicles 3

GM Peter Svidler: Fantastic Counter-Attack

24/11/2021 – Some GMs tolerate attacks on their territory, but it comes with precision and courage to acquire those skills. GM Peter Svidler is one of these grandmasters who possess excellent patience to repel attacks but of course it comes with a great plan.

GM Peter Svidler used his line 10. Bb4 which is a different line to previous Anti-CaroKann Chronicles 1 & 2. These 2 featured games are exciting and have a huge sense of unpredictability mostly in the climax part. Yes, the result always ends well to those who are patient.. but coffee first…

CHESS BLOG No. 49 : Date: 24th November 2021

Black's Game Plan: 11...f6 line

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

GM Volodymyr Onyshchuk is a feisty competitor. This game has unpredictability as to who's going to win. Both GMs worked hard but there is a great reward to those who are patient.

GM Svidler: 13. Bd3 long range planning

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

To attack must be planned, study all possibilities and always have a Plan B just in case it doesn't work. But in this game, the attack backfired and it was too late to regroup as well. Enjoy the game...cheers..

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November 21, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-Caro-Kann Chronicles 2

GM Sanan Sjugirov: The Visionary GM

21/11/2021 – The featured Game 1, has shown elegance and exceptional tactical flair as executed by GM Sjugirov’s deep understanding of the opening. Easily he will reach 2700 rating in no time. Check his game history, he beat world champ GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Wesley So, GM Fabiano Caruana and some top 10 Super GMs.

GM Kovalenko dared his opponent to attack his king while still at the center. Indeed, GM Bartel accepted the challenge and wasted no time. When the smoke cleared, only one man was standing. But coffee first combined with coconut cake…yum!!

CHESS BLOG No. 48 : Date: 21st November 2021

White's Game Plan: 13. Qe1

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

GM Sjugirov's idea here mainly is to weaken the c6 pawn. His dynamic play is amazing, worthy of checking all his games to adapt his style.

The 2nd Game Plan: White's 11. c3

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

GM Kobalenko's 13...Qb7 line avoided the threat of the rook at c1 but allowed his king at the center. If you are playing white, What do you plan to do? YOUR MOVE....

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November 15, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-Caro-Kann Chronicles 1

GM Wesley So: Solid Line versus the Caro-Kann

15/11/2021 – I find the Anti-Caro-Kann line by GM Wesley So educational. You will learn about the roles of each piece and when to strike. Amazing super strategic Game 1.

The featured 2nd game is an example of how tactical GM Wesley So when he wants to. He plays smooth, calm and unsuspecting but so dangerous when he fires the first shot combined with deadly combo. Let’s find out, but coffee and music are a perfect combination!!!

CHESS BLOG No. 47 : Date: 15th November 2021

The 1st Game Plan: White's 11. Rc1

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

White's game plan 11. Rc1 waits for black to castle. By striking 12. c4, black can't castle queenside. Both GMs search for advantage in a battle of strategy and endgame technique.

The 2nd Game Plan: White's 11. c3

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

This is a different line at move 11. Still a wait and see strategy by GM Wesley So if when black reveals its intention. Very entertaining game, a must see... Enjoy....your coffee and music...

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GM Richard Rapport: Anti-French Strategy and Game Plans., chess blogs

November 13, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-French Chronicles 3

GM Richard Rapport: Anti-French Strategy and Game Plans.

13/11/2021 – Not just I create chess blogs and share it to all chess players worldwide. But I learned a lot too. GM Richard Rapport’s clever execution of Anti-French 5. exd5 is self explanatory. To go for the endgame, pressure the center and the b7 pawn. as shown in Game 1.

GM Misraddin Iskandarov’s Anti-French is a similar set-up to Game 1. But it defers when the queen goes to b3 to pressure the b7 pawn. Let’s find out and enjoy the game. But coffee combined with music is best.

CHESS BLOG No. 46 : Date: 13th November 2021

GM Richard Rapport strategic: 5. ed5

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

White's game plan is easy to understand. Exchange early queens and then pressure the center and the b7 pawn. The culprit behind black's delayed development is the bishop at c8. Let's find out and learn.

GM Iskandarov's 10 Qb3: another theory

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

Black's 4..cd4 creates a different scenario. But GM Iskandarov found a way to place a strategic position for the queen at b3. Same plan, pressure the center and the b7 pawn. It worked!!!

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November 10, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-French Chronicles 2

GM Anton Guijarro: 2. Nf3 versus the "French Defense"

10/11/2021 – GM Anton Guijarro inspired chess players and gave honor to Spain especially when he beat Super GM Fabiano Caruana (USA) in theoretical fashion. At move 6. Bb5, obviously a prepared line undeniably with a bad motive to outplay black as shown in game 1.

The featured game 2 has all the ingredients of strategy and tactical play. GM Aleksandar Indjic is an extraordinary talent. He can reach 2700 rating in no time with his chess skills. A good coffee deserves your thirst for chess knowledge..cheers.

CHESS BLOG No. 45 : Date: 10th November 2021

GM Anton Guijarro's fantastic: 6. Bb5

The exchange of bishop at b5 to the knight at d7 embodied white's plan to close the position where white's two knights successfully controlled the center. This game is a must see how GM Fabiano Caruana was outsmarted by the Spanish GM. Bravo!! GM Guijarro..

Black's 3...d4 move: Reversed Nimzowitsch

This game is an example of a reversed Nimzowitsch Opening. GM Aleksandar Indjic showed his deep understanding based on his game plan. I enjoyed it. Amazing!!!

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November 6, 2021May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

The Anti-French Chronicles 1

GM Gadir Guseinov: 2. Nf3 versus the "French Defense"

06/11/2021 – GM Gadir Guseinov is one of the top players representing Azerbaijan. His teammates are Super GMs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Teimur Radjabov, Rauf Mamedov and Arkadij Naiditsch will be top contenders for the 2022 World Chess Olympiad. GM Gadir Guseinov’s play is mysteriously dangerous as shown in our featured 2 games.

I chose his 2. Nf3 setup versus the French Defense because it brings pieces out coordinately and always ahead of tempo as well. Study his games if you like his style. His king is always safe and plays methodically. Enjoy your coffee…

CHESS BLOG No. 44 : Date: 6th November 2021

Black played the 3...de4 capture

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

The climax of the game when black played 7...b6. GM Gadir Guseinov did not waste time on creating more weaknesses, a little bit of this and that, when the opportunity came with the move 16. Bg5!!! The game is over.

2nd Game: Check diagram below (GAME VIEWER 2)

Black played the solid 3...Nf6 which is typical of the French Defense theme. GM Gadir Gusheinov castled queenside in the intention of moving the g pawn to disrupt black's kingside position. Upon reaching the tactic move 18. Bg7!!! black has no option but to resign after a few moves.