THE SEMI-SLAV DEFENSE: SERIES 1

GM ALIREZA FIROUZJA: GOLD MEDALS ARE MADE OF DETERMINATION & GUTS
30/January 2024/ Beating World Champion Magnus Carlsen using the black pieces is quite a feat. Super GM Firouzja’s piece play and counter attacking moves lead to winning the game. Amazing…
The 2nd featured game: Excellently played by SuperGM Jules Moussard. He delayed castling anticipating white would pressure black’s kingside. Great control of mind and perseverance to win. I hope you enjoyed the game. Thanks, and looking forward to a great weekend.

CHESS BLOG No. 109 Date: 30 JANUARY 2024
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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