
Svidler's List
Peter Svidler's annotations get straight to the heart of the position. I've found them clear, concise and ultimately instructive. Going through his games from the World Cup 2015 in Baku, I must share his Round 1 exploits.
This is taken from Can, Emre - Svidler, Peter 0-1 from the FIDE World Cup Baku Round 1.
This is really a model game of play against a fixed centre. Observe Black's timing of ... f6 to destroy the centre, his restraint of ... a5 to prevent b4.
It is also the first time I have heard of the concept of the "excess piece", where both of Black's minor pieces want to occupy f5. Consequently it is a mistake to allow Black to exchange off one of these pieces.
The concluding counterblow tactic by Black is consistent with the attack a the base of the White pawn chain. A fundamental principle of chess is the occupation/destruction of the opponent's centre.
Annotations derived from Chessbase Magazine 169.
Lesson 1: How to prepare the ... c5 break.