Gascón stands out in Spain by IM Juan Armando Röhl Montes

Gascón stands out in Spain

The International Master José Rafael Gascón del Nogal again fulfilled an outstanding performance in Iberian lands. First won in the X Open Tres Cantos held in Madrid, the talented Master managed 7.5 of 9 to finish tied with the Spanish MF Jesus Martin Duque and the Italian GM Andrea Stella and overcome them in the second tiebreaker system, raised his Elo FIDE in 4 points and finished brilliantly with 5.5 in the last 6 rounds.

Subsequently, he participated in the III International Solidarity Tournament "Check Mate to Alzheimer", organized jointly by the Real Madrid Foundation and the Applied Research Center of the University of Navarra, involving 507 chessplayers from 18 countries. The triumph corresponded to the Ukrainian GM Alexander Zubov with 8.5 of 9 and second Gascón finished tied with the Cuban GM Lelys Martinez, the Spanish MI Héctor Elissalt, and the Spanish MF Javier Aguera, to maintain his good sporting moment.

The Solution of Artistic Problems is a known and effective resource to improve in Chess. The famous Russian coach Mark Dvoretsky used it often for work with his students, many of whom achieved the title of GM and World Championships in junior and children categories. The crux is that it stimulates creativity, fantasy and precise calculation, elements that allow the development of chess talent.

Let's see below an instructive Study of the Russian composer Kofman of 1937 where, from the position indicated in the Diagram, White wins masterfully managing the concept of attack and constant initiative, by creating threats that lead to a paradoxical outcome.

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