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.

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…

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...

GAME VIEWER 1

GAME VIEWER 2

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

June 4, 2023April 24, 2025 RNFMJesse

The 8. Ne2 versus the Grunfeld Defense

THE 8. Ne2 Variation versus the Grunfeld Defense

IM BIBISARA ASSUBAYEVA: HARDWORK IS BETTER THAN TALENT

04/June/2023 – Fantastic show of IM Bibisara Assaubayeva, her style is tactical and very aggressive. More preparations and continued training, she will be a force to reckon with. She is one of my favorite women chess players. I hope you like this game, thanks for the support. Cheers….

The 2nd featured game: What a one sided game for white. Simplicity is Beauty. Super GM Liem Le Quang obviously was well prepared. I am liking now the 8. Ne2 variation, hope you use it also in your future games. Thank you and keep your cool always.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 79: Date: 04 JUNE 2023

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

White Game Plan: While controlling the center, pressure the kingside

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 central pawns then exert pressure.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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June 2, 2023August 24, 2023 RNFMJesse

The Queen’s Gambit Accepted 2…dc4

THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT ACCEPTED 2...dc4

GM NODIRBEK ABDUSATTOROV: THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS TO FOCUS ON GOALS, NOT OBSTACLES

02/June/2023 – Amazing piece coordination and tactics by Super GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. In just one mistake from white, resulted in a winning endgame for black. This is a good example on how to handle the Queen’s Gambit Accepted. Another weapon for you to use in the future. Thank you and be safe always.

The 2nd featured game: Very nice game from Super GM Sarin Nihal. White was not able to pressure black, I am liking now the Queen’s Gambit Accepted setup it seems a reliable opening against 1. d4. I hope you enjoyed and would be playing the QGA soon. Thank you and have a nice day.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 78: Date: 02 JUNE 2023

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

Black Game Plan: Develop pieces quickly then control the center, check for possible tactical play.

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)

Black Game Plan: Check for white's weakness at the center and use the d5 square as landing post.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

May 26, 2023August 24, 2023 RNFMJesse

How to defend a Benko Gambit Attack

HOW TO DEFEND A BENKO GAMBIT ATTACK

GM FABIANO CARUANA: EXCELLENT DEFENSIVE SKILLS

26/May/2023 – Very accurate defense by Super GM Fabiano Caruana. It looks like he set up a trap, allowing black pieces to come in. Now if black moves 23…Nxf2 then simply 24. Nf4 trapping the queen at h3. Amazing imagination by black, only with strong courage and will to withstand a rampaging Benko Gambit Attack. Fantastic Game!!! Loved it…Thank you all, keep safe always…

The 2nd featured game: What can I say, this game is very enjoyable to watch. Super GM Maxime Vachier Lagrave is such a fighter. In his other game I annotated before I called him ” The Rambo of Chess”. I hope you also enjoyed it and learned from it. Thanks, and Keep safe Always.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 77: Date: 22 MAY 2023

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

White Game Plan: Make sure that black's pieces are limited and does not cause danger.

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)

Whife Game Plan: Create weakness at black's kingside.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

May 22, 2023August 24, 2023 RNFMJesse

Theory of Triple Pawns

THEORY BEHIND THE TRIPLE PAWN: THE CATALAN SYSTEM

GM WESLEY SO: IMAGINATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN KNOWLEDGE

22/May/2023 – Wonderful game!!! How tricky the triple pawn idea is. Well done, Super GM Wesley So. This reminds every chess player to not mind relaxing but to think deeply or be mindful against incoming threats or tactical strategies. I hope you learned from this game. God Bless You all…

The 2nd featured game: Nice strategic play by Super GM Hikaru Nakamura. White cannot prevent the pawn at a4 to go to a2 square and the rook at a8 will move via d8 to d2 attacking the f2 pawn and occupying the 7th rank for both rooks which is winning. This is an example that as long as there are still active pieces no matter how bad the pawn structure, anything can happen. Thank you for the support… keep positive minded. Cheers…

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 77: Date: 22 MAY 2023

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

Black Game Plan: Pressure the b file, there is weakness at lights squares of White's kingside.

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)

Black Game Plan: The b4 square is rooks potential post to focus at, pressure it.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

May 20, 2023August 24, 2023 RNFMJesse

The Fashionable Berlin Defense

THE FASHIONABLE BERLIN: Variation 5. c3

GM ALIREZA FIROUZJA: TOXIC PRECISION

20/May/2023 – Very entertaining game from both GMs. Congratulations to Super GM Alireza Firouzja, he held his hopes high and deserved a fantastic win. What a fighting game, I have never thought black would lose having a solid and good defense in the middle game, still, anything can happen in chess.

The 2nd featured game: Amazing!!! After white’s 13. e5 move, Super GM Caruana dictated the tempo of the game. Black has no clear path to level the position but just reacting to white’s threat. Since white is pawn up, in the endgame, it is much easier to find the winning moves. Great game… Super GM Fabiano Caruana. I hope you enjoyed the game and thank you for your support. God Bless You All.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 76: Date: 20 MAY 2023

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

White game plan: Control the center, develop all pieces and watch for black tactical play at kingside.

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: Pin the knight at f6 and do not allow the dark bishop to play a part.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

May 19, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

Sicilian Defense on its knees

WHEN THE POWERFUL SICILIAN DEFENSE IS ON ITS KNEES

GM IAN NEPOMNIACHTCHI: THE SICILIAN DEFENSE SLAYER

19/May/2023 – AMAZING GAME. It is a beauty to see the outcome of 11. Bb5 move, and unusual to see 3 pawns rolled together to restrain the rook at b8. I really enjoyed this game and learned a lot. I hope you like it too. Thank you so much for your support. Please register at my site, go to the menu then click: Register… Thank you… Keep safe always…

The 2nd featured game: Incredible game by Super GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. His moves are very calculating making sure all sides are safe away from any complications. White’s opening idea 6. Qf3 is a force to reckon against the Sicilian Najdorf since the theme is extra aggressive. Many chess followers would love to use this line to be one of their opening arsenal. Lovely day today in Sydney, the sun is bright, coffee is great while doing blog today. Thank you so much for the support… God Bless you all…

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 75: Date: 19 MAY 2023

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

White game plan: Sacrifice the bishop at b5 in exchange of three pawns then control the game by converting into endgame.

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: Same process as the Game Viewer 1.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

May 17, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

The Poisoned Pawn

THE POISONED PAWN VARIATION

GM DING LIREN: NO FEAR, TAKE THE b2 and a2 pawn.

17/May/2023 – FANTASTIC!!! Very nice game by the current World Champ Ding Liren. This game has so much energy and firepower. White generously sacrificed pawns but were not sufficient to create an advantageous position. In the endgame, it was already clear that black will be victorious because of pawn superiority and threats from the pair of knights. Thank you for your support and God Bless you all. Keep safe always…

The 2nd featured game: Excellent game!!! Every 100 years, there’s always a born genius either in music, science, mathematics, sports or chess. World Champion Robert “Bobby” Fischer is one of the greatest chessplayers and we are lucky to have his games for us to study until now. For all movie producers, it is high time to make a movie about the life of the genius American Robert “Bobby” Fischer. Thank you so much for all your support and God Bless…

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 74: Date: 17 MAY 2023

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

White game plan: No guts, no glory, but make sure look after the center and kingside.

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: Watch out for white's sacrifice at the center. Be discrete and mindful of white's attack towards the kingside.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

May 13, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

The Evans Gambit

THE EVANS GAMBIT

GM MAXIME VACHIER-LAGRAVE: UNPREDICTABLE TACTICS

13/May/2023 – Super GM Maxime Vachier Lagrave played flawlessly while Super GM Wesley So was not able to recover after the move 11.Nf7. What we learned from this game is that when the king is uncastled and stays at center, it will be difficult to develop immobile or cramped pieces. Black dictated the game from opening to the end. Fantastic game. I hope you learned how to play the “Evan’s Gambit”.

The 2nd featured game: Excellent game!!! This game is unique, it is packed with lots of tactics and strategic ideas. GM Sergei Zhigalko is a bloody warrior!!! Thank you for your support and enjoy your weekend. God Bless All of You…

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 73: Date: 11 MAY 2023

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

White game plan: Take advantage of black's delayed development

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: Another of black's tricky move, just be careful.

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

PLEASE THINK 5 MOVES AHEAD: USE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS

WINNING IS EVERYTHING BUT IN LOSING YOU LEARN EVERYTHING

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

May 11, 2023May 23, 2025 RNFMJesse

Beating the Scotch Gambit

BEATING THE SCOTCH GAMBIT

GM MAGNUS CARLSEN: THE "GOAT"

11/May/2023 – 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. I hope you have learned and enjoyed this game.

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.

But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 73: Date: 11 MAY 2023

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

White game plan: Open g-file then pressure white's castled king

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: Use the two bishops to create loopholes at white's kingside.

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...