Conquest in the Sicilian Nardorf 4

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CONQUEST IN THE SICILIAN NAJDORF 4

GM VACHIER LAGRAVE, MAXIME: NOBODY PLAYS LIKE SUPER GM MAXIME

25/November 2023/ Lots of Sicilian Najdorf games, I have seen but this game explains why I love playing the Sicilian Defense. French Super GM Vachier Lagrave, Maxime always play instructive chess. Well done…

The 2nd featured game: Amazing and truly educational game!!! I love the idea of 6. Rg1, as it goes ‘all in’ to pressure black’s kingside at an early stage. You’re the best…World Champ Magnus… 

CHESS BLOG No. 99 Date: 25 NOVEMBER 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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Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation 1

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THE SICILIAN DEFENSE: FOUR KNIGHTS VARIATION 1

GM FABIANO CARUANA: THE ALWAYS BRILLIANT SUPER GM

11/November 2023/ Nothing can compare “THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE TO WIN”, this is what Super GM Caruana has shown us, why he still has it to become the next world champion.

The 2nd featured game: Magnificent play by Super GM Abdusattorov, he is really special with his world class play. Very nice game, indeed.

CHESS BLOG No. 98: Date: 11 NOVEMBER 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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Mastering the Giuoco Piano: Series 2

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MASTERING THE GIUOCO PIANO: SERIES 2

GM MAGNUS CARLSEN: FANTASTIC ENDGAME VISION

11/November 2023/ One word I must say here, World Champ Magnus Carlsen is “THE GOAT”. No one can compare his performances and achievements in this generation as long as he keeps on playing. You’re the Best and Congratulations..World Champ Carlsen!!!

The 2nd featured game: Simply an easy win by Super GM Wesley So. By breaking black’s queenside pawn chain, enough to create weak pawn structures and all followed with technically basic moves to win. Congratulations….Wesley…

CHESS BLOG No. 97: Date: 04 NOVEMBER 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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Conquest in the Sicilian Najdorf: Series 3

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CONQUEST IN THE SICILIAN NAJDORF: SERIES 3

GM WESLEY SO: PHILIPPINES CHESS PRODIGY

31/October 2023/ Fantastic game by the American/Filipino Super GM Wesley So, he played carefully, did not allow World Champ Magnus Carlsen to recover from a disadvantageous position in the middle game. Lovely game. I hope you like it and learn from it. Thank you.

The 2nd featured game: Fantastic moves, very entertaining game by SuperGM Levon Aronian. The idea of delayed castling confuses black on where to pressure white. Amazing game it is…hope you loved it. Have a nice day to all. Enjoy your coffee…

CHESS BLOG No. 96: Date: 31 OCTOBER 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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The Queen’s Indian Defense: Series 1

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THE QUEEN'S INDIAN DEFENSE: SERIES 1

GM ARAVINDH CHITHAMBARAM VR: NO GUTS, NO GLORY

16/October 2023/ Super GM Aravindh’s character over the board is a ‘class of his own’, he is very patient, calm and enjoying the game by defending well and counter-attacking. Well Done….Super GM Chithambaram…

The 2nd featured game: A cool game by GM Adam Kozak. I see how tenacious black to not give in to a much higher rated player. This is an example if you fight with heart plus preparation you win many battles. I hope you like this game and learn. Thanks.

CHESS BLOG No. 94: Date: 16 OCTOBER 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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The Scotch Gambit Chronicles 2

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THE SCOTCH GAMBIT CHRONICLES 2

GM MAGNUS CARLSEN: NOBODY PLAYS LIKE MAGNUS

28/September/ This is a quick win by World Champion GM Magnus Carlsen versus Super GM Maxime Vachier Lagrave. Black dictated the game, the 7…gf6 is an excellent theoretical move versus the Scotch Gambit. Black resigned due to the mate at g2 while the bishop at c7 is hanging free. I hope you have learned and enjoyed this game. God Bless and keep safe always…

The 2nd featured game: This is a one-sided game. White was not able to counter black’s offense. It really matters heavily when a pair of bishops in an open position is always a factor in penetrating dark or light square weaknesses. Fantastic game..Super GM Fabiano Caruana. I hope you learned from this game. Thank you for the support. God Bless…

CHESS BLOG No. 93: Date: 28 SEPTEMBER 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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The Bogo-Indian Defense 2

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THE BOGO-INDIAN DEFENSE 2

GM PRAGGNANANDHAA R: INDIAN CHESS PRODIGY

19/September/Fantastic win by Super GM Praggnanandhaa. You can never relax playing him, he has imaginative mind and has complex understanding of ENDGAME POSITIONS. Congratulations Super GM Pragg!!!

The 2nd featured game: In India, the grassroots program is quantifying their success with heaps of incoming chess prodigies. Super GM Gukesh D is one of the brightest young chessplayer ever produced. He has bright future, someday will become a World Chess Champion. 

CHESS BLOG No. 92: Date: 19 SEPTEMBER 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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Mastering the Giuoco Piano 1

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MASTERING THE GIUOCO PIANO 1

GM JU WENJUN: BEAUTY AND BRAINS

04/September/Fantastic game by Women World Champion Ju, Wenjun. This is evident that the raising of the intellectual bar of Women Chess is Good News. I want to see more like the Legend Super Grandmaster Judith Polgar, who is the inspiration of chess players globally. I hope you learn from this game, thank you for the support.

The 2nd featured game: Amazing grit by SuperGM Alireza Firouzja. His patience and keen eye did not allow World Champ Magnus Carlsen to look for any possible winning counter offensive. Fantastic perseverance to improve chess skills on an impressive high note. I hope you liked this game and learned from it. Thank you.

CHESS BLOG No. 91: Date: 04 SEPTEMBER 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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The Aggressive Rossolimo Variation 1

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THE AGGRESSIVE ROSSOLIMO VARIATION

GM MAGNUS CARLSEN: THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL..

30/August/Elegant game!!! Both wanted to win, but the black’s weak pawn structures was the deciding factor. I applaud Super GM Nijat Abasov for his effort and fighting skills to play his best against “THE GOAT” Magnus Carlsen.

The 2nd featured game: Artfully played by Super GM Caruana. There is no better way to play against an aggressive player like Super GM Abasov but to sense every threat and repel it with counter offense. Lovely game…

CHESS BLOG No. 90: Date: 30 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

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

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The Bogo-Indian System 1

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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...

GAME VIEWER 1

GAME VIEWER 2

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

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