The Scotch Gambit Chronicles 1

GM Gawain Jones: Super ideas from the GM

13/02/2022 – Super GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov placed his queen at b6 on move 15 to exchange queens. But the idea backfired… let’s find out.

Our 2nd featured game is very entertaining. GM Gawain Jones’ play is explosive and tricky. He was having trouble dealing with opponents’ better middle game position but with few tricks.. it worked. Let’s check it out. But coffee first…

CHESS BLOG No. 58 : Date: 13th February 2022

Black's game plan: Exchange queens/play endgame

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

The idea to exchange queen's is not reasonable due to white's better positioned knight at c5 square and pawns at the center. It is a nice endgame lesson about which is better: knight or bishop? Depends on position.

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

Black's Game Plan: Acquire two bishops advantage

Black's middle game strategy went well. GM Gawain Jones had a hard time finding a breakthrough. But his tricks paid off. Let's find out.... but have a hot , delicious coffee first.

GAME VIEWER 1

GAME VIEWER 2

ENDGAME CORNER - 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

Author: RNFMJesse

Profession: Registered Nurse Chess Title: FIDE Master/ FIDE Chess Rating: 2339/ Education: Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health)/ BSIT Founder: Memory Chisel University: Western Sydney University - Australia/ EARIST- Philippines

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