A Bad Game, but Some Amazing Tactics
Hi Chess Friends,
I tried out a new opening in a 15 minute game today, misplayed it and ended up in a bad position. I ended up turning the whole game around thanks to a one move time trouble blunder by my opponent. That said, the game provided a couple of incredible tactical moments. Let's see if you can find them.
What's the best move for black in the position below?
That would have been a great one to find, but very difficult in time pressure. Here's the tactic that won the game. It's much easier.
Here's the full game, warts and all:
Finally, A difficult puzzle that could have come up after 34...Bxa2+ 35.Ka1 Bd4. White has an advantage in the following position, but only one move keeps it. What would you play for white?
I hope you enjoyed the game and puzzles. How did you do?
NM Jeremy Kane is the Instructional Content Manager for Chess.com, and the author of several courses in the Starting Out series, Queen’s Gambit Accepted, Trompowsky, and Tarrasch.