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.

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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

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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…

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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

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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…

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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

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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…

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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

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May 11, 2023August 27, 2023 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.

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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...

GAME VIEWER 1

GAME VIEWER 2

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May 7, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

How to beat the Petroff Defense

HOW TO BEAT THE PETROFF DEFENSE

GM WESLEY SO: MASTER OF CHESS THEORY

07/May/2023 – White played carefully in this game, he made sure that there was no drawing chances in the rook ending. Moreover, the game went spectacularly in the sense, where the start of black’s misery when the e5 pawn was left hanging. Fantastic game by the American/Filipino Super GM Wesley So.

The 2nd featured game: This game is very easy for white, GM Mikhail Panarin knows well what to do when black’s king castle is kingside. It is really unpleasant for black because most of white’s forces are aiming at destroying black’s defensive structure.

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CHESS BLOG No. 72: Date: 07 MAY 2023

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

White game plan: Wait if where black will castle, then start pressuring

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: Begin pressuring black's kingside in using the h4 wing attack then Ng5.

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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May 2, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

Beating the Modern Benoni:

BEATING THE MODERN BENONI: 8. Bd3 LINE

GM SERGEI SHIPOV: THE STRATEGY SPECIALIST

02/May/2023 – Elegant!!! This is how I commend this game. What a nice game by GM Sergei Shipov, it is like a smooth operating machine slowly weakening black’s position. This is the main line of the Modern Benoni using the 8. Bd3 Line.

The 2nd featured game: amazing game and courage by GM Denis Lazavik. Rating is not a factor when your will demands to win. Fantastic ideas and such a complicated game to play white’s 10. Bb5 variation. I have checked the current rating of GM Denis Lazavik, it is now FIDE (2544) and a full-fledged grandmaster. but have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 71: Date: 05 MAY 2023

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

White game plan: Protect the d6 pawn then create a strategy to penetrate black'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)

White Game Plan: Tease black to play h6-g5 to create a weakness at black's kingside while protecting the d6 pawn.

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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April 30, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

Beating the Snake Benoni

BEATING THE SNAKE BENONI

GM JOEL LAUTIERI: FANTASTIC OPENING IDEAS

30/April/2023 – Fantastic game by GM Joel Lautier. This opening is different from the Modern Benoni because black’s dark bishop will go to d6-c7-a5 which is not consistent with the theory of Modern Benoni. Moreover, if you do not have knowledge about this set up it is not easy to deal with the “Snake Benoni”. The French GM showed his way of dealing with this opening and was very successful in taming it.

The 2nd featured game: IM Daniel Barria Zuniga played a vicious game. Black was not able to counter white’s attack. This is a type of play on how to engage the tricky black opening to not allow to develop pieces. Fantastic play, but have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 70: Date: 30 April 2023

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

White game plan: Protect the d6 pawn then create a strategy to penetrate black'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)

White Game Plan: Tease black to play h6-g5 to create a weakness at black's kingside while protecting the d6 pawn.

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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April 25, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

Beating the King’s Indian Defense using the bayonet

BEATING THE KING'S INDIAN DEFENSE USING THE 9. b4 BAYONET ATTACK

GM ANISH GIRI: SUPER OPENING PREPARATION

25/April/2023 – Great understanding of the Bayonet Attack is illustrated in this game. Black’s kingside attack is blocked by white on a well calculate response. GM Anish Giri, is one of Super GMs that cannot be underestimated, he could be the next World Champion someday.

The 2nd featured game: World Champ GM Vladimir Kramnik played a masterpiece using the dangerous Bayonet Attack. The King’s Indian Defense is one of the most dangerous and cunning chess opening against the 1. d4 Opening. In this game, GM Kramnik showed his class and his superb knowledge employing the solid but vicious Bayonet Attack. But have a hot & delicious coffee first.

CHESS BLOG No. 69: Date: 25 April 2023

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

White game plan: Exploit black's connected c7-d6 pawn structure while maintaining control of the kingside against black's attack.

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: Control the center and not allowing black to pressure 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...

GAME VIEWER 1

GAME VIEWER 2

ENDGAME OR MIDDLE GAME - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW

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April 9, 2023August 27, 2023 RNFMJesse

Beating the King’s Indian

BEATING THE KING'S INDIAN DEFENSE USING THE 7. Be3 Line

GM MATTHIAS BLUEBAUM: ULTIMATE THREAT TO ALL SUPER GMs

09/April/2023 – “Excellence” is the word I can say about this game. German GM Matthias Bluebaum with his fantastic showcase on how to use the 7. Be3 line against the King’s Indian Defense, when Super GM Alireza Firouzja can’t stop white’s incredible strategy and fine tactics to break black’s defenses. Congrats… GM Matthias Bluebaum… keep up the good work.

The 2nd featured game; GM Yangyi Yu prefers lines that control the tempo of the game. His masterful opening preparedness has illustrated how to switch from middlegame to endgame in an advantageous position. But have a hot & delicious coffee first…

CHESS BLOG No. 68: Date: 09 April 2023

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

White game plan: Pressure black's kingside and also slowly maneuver towards the center to create tactical flow.

GM Matthias Bluebaum belongs to the 2700 FIDE Rating club obviously, his masterful taking on the King's Indian Defense is exemplary. Wonderful game.

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

White Game Plan: Full control of the center and black's queenside.

GM Yangyi Yu is well prepared when it comes to opening preparation. His understanding of 7. Be3 line is demonstrated in this game. But coffee first...enjoy...