The ...Nge7 move on Taimanov is a very normal move, but here it doesn't work. How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 25, 2024
It's time to attack! How would you play white?
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Rizsatt
Feb 23, 2024
The Greek sacrifice often takes place on the kingside, the famous Bxh7+!. But it is possible to make this sacrifice on the queenside as well. How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 22, 2024
We don't always need a queen to win. How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 21, 2024
Yes, White has two queens on the board and is lost. How would you play as black?
Rizsatt
Feb 20, 2024
And here we go again, arresting White's queen: How would you play as Black?
Rizsatt
Feb 19, 2024
In the position below, we see that Black's king cannot castle, and this is a serious problem. Notice how the position is completely open in the center, and this lets White masterfully take advantage of this. How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 19, 2024
The attraction theme serves to attract (Really?!) an opponent's piece to an unfavorable square. How would you play as black?
GreatoduTheFirst
Feb 18, 2024
When the king has no pawns in castling, or the pawns are very spread out, we should try to take advantage of this, using the squares that the pawns have left weak: How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 17, 2024
When attacking, there is a concept that says: "Can I take one more piece to attack?". How would you play as black?
Rizsatt
Feb 14, 2024
A useful question to ask your opponent is "What did he lose control of?" A square, a piece, anything: The idea is to obtain information. Think about it, and answer: How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 13, 2024
Bishops can be pieces that don't need to be close to the action to be useful. How would you play as black?
Rizsatt
Feb 12, 2024
We can often use creative ways to exploit our opponent's back rank. How would you play as black?
Rizsatt
Feb 11, 2024
Always pay attention to the target. How would you play as black?
GreatoduTheFirst
Feb 11, 2024
Checks, captures and threats: This is the basis of the calculation. How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 10, 2024
This match is one of Tigran Petrosian's classics. How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 8, 2024
How can Black get his soldier promoted?
Rizsatt
Feb 7, 2024
Looking at columns and ranks is essential to take advantage of tactical themes, especially when talking about positions with heavy pieces (i.e. Rooks and Queens on the board). How can White take advantage of this?
Rizsatt
Feb 6, 2024
Sometimes we can create attack ideas completely out of nowhere. How would you play white?
Rizsatt
Feb 5, 2024
Never be afraid to sacrifice material. How would you play as black?
Rizsatt
Feb 4, 2024
