Chess Wholegame
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Everyone admires a queen sacrifice, and the game that came to be known as "The Swedish Immortal Correspondence Game" gained significant attention when it was first published. It was even included in Werner Heinrich's book Freude Am Fernschach as an example of the triumph of the spirit over material. The position just before the final move, where Black has two queens and White has none, is likely unprecedented outside the realm of chess composition. White intentionally allows their queen to be trapped on the queenside, drawing the defenders’ attention away while the remaining pieces launch a breakthrough on the kingside. Although Black could have defended more effectively at a certain point, this does not diminish the originality of White's winning attack.
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This clash of chess styles occurred in a tournament organized during the challenging years of World War II, marking the 50th anniversary of the first Hungarian correspondence chess event (refer to Game 5). Another game was played with reversed colors, which ended in a draw.
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The 1936 IFSB Championship took almost two years to complete, with complications arising from withdrawals, notably Paul Keres, who had to withdraw due to his growing involvement in professional chess.
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Teach you how to get used to sacrifice pieces and gain advantage
In this game, Dr. Tarrasch engaged in a match against three opponents while providing commentary. We will occasionally reference his remarks, which are derived from chess historian Jacob Neishtadt's 1983 Russian-language biography on Siegbert Tarrasch. Tarrasch's annotations, which were recorded nearly a century ago, allow us to witness the traditional approach to the game of chess and draw historical comparisons. Several of his insights, which laid the initial groundwork for chess theory, remain significant for us in the present day.
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Liquidating to an Endgame
Liquidating to an endgame in chess involves strategically exchanging pieces to transition into a simpler, often more favorable, endgame position. This tactic aims to reduce complexity and leverage advantages such as material superiority, better pawn structure, or more active king and pieces. The objective is to enhance winning chances or secure a draw by simplifying the position in a way that maximizes one's strengths and minimizes potential counterplay from the opponent. Accurate evaluation and calculation are crucial to ensure the resulting endgame is advantageous.
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When You Can't Think of a Plan 1
This topic holds significance because every player encounters moments where they struggle to formulate a compelling plan, resulting in indecisiveness, time pressure, and making suboptimal moves rather than waiting. A prevalent difficulty arises from misjudging the position. You might sense that you hold an advantage but struggle to capitalize on it or amplify it. In such cases, it's possible that you're not truly in a superior position, and adjusting your expectations accordingly is crucial. Rather than seeking a substantial advantage, focus on sustaining your edge.
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The Need to Act-English Opening 2
Even under the masterful guidance of Anatoly Karpov, renowned for his adeptness with spatial advantage, the position didn't offer much. This underscores a straightforward lesson: a seemingly favorable position lacking seeds of proactive play tends to degrade over time. It highlights the importance of not just a visually pleasing position, but one that inherently fosters dynamic possibilities for advancement.
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The Wing Attack Countered on the same Wing 4
On the queenside, the role of the a-pawn may not be as flashy, but it holds significant significance in various situations found in the Slav and Semi-Slav openings. The primary objective of the a-pawn is to destabilize the dense cluster of black pawns that often forms in the early stages of the game. This strategic maneuver aims to disrupt Black's pawn structure and create opportunities for White's pieces to exert pressure and gain positional advantages.
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The Wing Attack Countered on the same Wing 3
Fortunately, countering a wing attack is not limited to the center alone. Responding with simultaneous counterplay on the opposite wing is another natural approach (explored further in the concluding section of this chapter). However, in recent decades, instances where the defending side responds on the same wing have become increasingly common. While this strategy is not new – we've encountered it in various systems for a long time – its application to a range of new positions with boldness and creativity has surged in the last 10 to 20 years. In my earlier years, some of these attempts would have seemed unthinkable. Only a daring few would have risked such moves, perhaps only in rapid-fire games, and their unconventional maneuvers would have been met with skeptical smiles from seasoned players. Today, however, it's a reality that demands serious consideration.
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Minority Attacks:Nimzo-Indian Defence
In this opening, the initial phase has split the pawn structures into two parts, granting White a minority on the queenside. Despite its modest size, this stands as the sole advantage White can rely on. The protection of Black's king by his pawn-minority suggests that his pawn shield is unlikely to be employed aggressively. Consequently, the conflict is anticipated to unfold predominantly on the queenside.
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