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....
GAME VIEWER 1
GAME VIEWER 2
ENDGAME CORNER - SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW
