Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat Jul 4, 2009 11:18pm.
Before we discuss today's typical pattern, I would like to thank my readers again for their comments and feedback. One of you suggested to me to use the feature "Board Coordinates" so you can see the notation better. Today I'll try it for the ... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:52pm.
If you ask a chess player what opening is the most dangerous one in the sense that you can lose quickly if you don't know exact moves you are supposed to play, then most probably you'll hear the King's Gambit, the Sicilian Defense or some other no... Read more »
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Submitted by
Marvin2 on Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:53pm.
Everyone has there own tips and tricks now and again but here are a few tips to get you started.
1-Do not go for the ATTACK right at the start. Have a fortress ready so your enemy cannot attack and then go for it.
2-Try to protect ALL your piece... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:56pm.
Before I present a new typical tactical pattern, I want to thank my readers for their comments, ideas and suggestions. Particularly I have to thank one of my readers who suggested that in the beginning of my articles I should mention a very usef... Read more »
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Submitted by
spassky on Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:29am.
Some chess books about tactics have puzzles for you to figure out. Most of them are neat, but you never see them in your games, so you wonder if studying them is even worth the effort. IT IS! But they don't just appear. You have to:1) Know t... Read more »
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Submitted by
benws on Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:03am.
It's been a long time since I posted my first power of h4 article, but I've finally summoned up the courage to post another one.
Anyway, here it is. Polugaevsky initiates the greek gift against tal-but in an somewhat unorthodox setting. It takes... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:51pm.
I would like to thank all my readers for their comments. This feedback helps me to determine what would be the most interesting subject for my coming articles. Today I would like to answer some of your questions and requests. Due to the space lim... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat Jun 6, 2009 11:36pm.
First of all, let me thank you my dear readers for your positive response for my "Typical patterns everyone should know" articles. It shows that you want me to continue our discussion of this important subject. Today's installment is devoted to ... Read more »
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Submitted by
TNKL on Tue Jun 2, 2009 11:16pm.
(Author's Note: Special thanks to my opponent _DARKHORSE_ of Team Canada for his display of sportmanship. This game will serve as our token of friendship.)
THE BISHOP CAN CREEP TOO!!!
Have you heard about the phrase “creeping move... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat May 30, 2009 11:58pm.
This is a continuation of our discussion about typical patterns you can reuse in your games. The recipe for today's pattern is:
1) Fianchettoed Bb2 (Bb7 for Black) pointing at the opponent's King
2) Ne5 (Ne4) that joins the attack eventually
3)... Read more »
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Submitted by
cs_master on Sat May 30, 2009 12:28pm.
Want to give yourself X-ray vision at the chessboard? Well, as with achieving any worthwhile result, you may expect to have much work to do – but the task is certainly far from impossible.
This seems to be the common problem when learning... Read more »
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Submitted by
IM IMCheap on Fri May 29, 2009 8:23am.
Let me present to you one of my favorite games played by WGM Natalia Pogonina against FM Dmitry Biryukov.
Natalia (currently #14 female player in the world rated 2501 FIDE) delivered an unexpected attack on the kingside followed by a few remarkab... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat May 23, 2009 11:06pm.
Whenever I present a beautiful game in my article, I inevitably see a comment that looks like this: “Wow! Such a beautiful game! I wouldn’t find this fantastic combo in a million years”. From my teaching experience I know that sometimes ch... Read more »
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Submitted by
IM IMCheap on Sat May 23, 2009 5:28pm.
Today you have the chance to play like Moscow Open-2009 winner WGM Natalia Pogonina. In the last round of the tournament she crushed her opponent, IM Marina Romanko, with a few nice tactical blows - can you also spot them? Replay the annota... Read more »
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Submitted by
Winson on Thu May 21, 2009 5:55pm.
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Winson on Thu May 21, 2009 5:54pm.
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Winson on Thu May 21, 2009 5:52pm.
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Submitted by
IM IgorKhmelnitsky on Thu May 21, 2009 8:36am.
What do you think about trade of the Ns in the following positions?
STOP: The Article begins below.
I'd like to show a very unusual variation of the very important tactical theme - Intermediate Move (also called In-be... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat May 16, 2009 11:22pm.
The US Chess Championship is the premier American event of the year. It is one of the longest running tournaments in the World ( dates back to 1845). Since all of the best US players participated in the US Championships, you can find many true... Read more »
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Submitted by
MyNames on Sun May 10, 2009 10:03am.
This is one of my most recent games in which I foresaw a great tactical continuation. Let's see if you can find it. (Sorry if I am bragging) Please look at the move list!! It is in the wrong order, first is the game, then the less simplified puzzl... Read more »
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Submitted by
GM Gserper on Sat May 9, 2009 11:58pm.
As soon as we learn the rules of chess, we realize that a Queen is the most powerful piece on the board. We treasure her and I noticed that many beginners prefer to get checkmated rather than give up a Queen. As a result, the games where one... Read more »
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Submitted by
brandonhonors12 on Sat May 9, 2009 1:35pm.
Philidor's mate will checkmate in four moves. Can you find checkmate in three? Read more »
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Submitted by
Ripper89 on Sat May 9, 2009 6:24am.
You asked for more...I have posted more;).I hope you will have fun.(The links to my previous puzzle sets:http://www.chess.com/article/view/some-tactical-puzzles-for-you , http://www.chess.com/article/view/more-puzzles-for-you).If you want more jus... Read more »
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Submitted by
Whipster on Thu May 7, 2009 2:12pm.
Here it is:
I'll post the solution in a few days. Read more »
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