In the recent FIDE World Cup a quite familiar ending of rook vs bishop with one pawn for each side on the same side, appeared in the game between Russian Alexander Grischuk and the French Maxim Vachier Lagrave, on September 14th. The game actually decided on the qualification of the French star for the next […]
Daily Chess Improvement: Find The Right Continuation!
White to move. What is the most accurate continuation for White? 3R4/2Q5/r3qppk/4B3/8/1p6/4P2P/qN5K w – – 0 1
Daily Chess Improvement: Must Know Endgame!
Black to move. Is this a draw or loss for black? How should black proceed?
Understanding the nuances of endgame!
Aronian – Dubov after 47…Kf6. This position is a technical win for white. However, white MUST understand the winning motif. Pushing the g pawn too early would result in a draw. For example, in this similar position, it would be a draw if white plays either g3 or g4. Therefore, white MUST push the pawn […]
Daily Chess Improvement: Must Know Endgame!
White to move. Is this a win, draw, or hopeless for white? How should white proceed? Adamson – 1925
Daily Chess Improvement: Attacking Tactic!
White to move. No computer analysis please. 3r4/2rk4/1p2p1q1/2pPQp2/2P2Pp1/3K2P1/p7/2R4R w – – 0 1