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TFA - The King Slide (Lesson/Solutions)

TFA - The King Slide (Lesson/Solutions)

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Every great attacker in chess possesses this vital tool — knowing exactly when to 'slide' your King out of the way, clearing new paths for your attacking pieces to join the fight.

In 99% of cases, this maneuver is crucial for bringing your Rooks — often the final line of attack — into play."

This version keeps the core ideas intact but streamlines the phrasing. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments!

POSITION #1: BLACK TO MOVE

THE EXERCISE BEGINS AFTER WHITE'S 25TH MOVE

                                                     

Before we move on to the next puzzle, let's take a look at the first of many follow-up games by World Champion Mikhail Tal. In our previous game, the side with the stronger attack came out on top in a Bishop-of-Opposite-Color middlegame. Now, let's examine how Tal, the 'Wizard from Riga,' uses the same minor piece theme to his advantage."

This version tightens the phrasing while maintaining the original intent. Let me know if you'd like to refine it further!

POSITION #2: WHITE TO MOVE

THE EXERCISE BEGINS AFTER BLACK'S 33RD MOVE

If you liked the Rxd6+!!! tactic, here is a similar idea from Mikhail Tal on Move 33.

POSITION #3: WHITE TO MOVE

THE EXERCISE BEGINS AFTER BLACK'S 16TH MOVE

So now you should understand better how key your King can even be to an attack on the enemy King! He often must get up and out of the way of his attacking pieces. 
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