
6 Puzzles: Sveshnikov/Pelikan
Why study the Sveshnikov/Pelikan, ECO B33 ? It's the #1 opening faced by Kramnik (365chess.com gives 60 games) as Black and the #2 opening chosen by Anand as White (46 games). The crucial game of the World Championship may be a B33. Here are six critical positions from Sveshnikov/Pelikan miniatures. None of these games were longer than 18 moves. The first puzzle is Black Mates in 4.
More puzzles can be found at wtharvey.com/b33.html.