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Category Archives: Chess lessons
A Tal masterpiece
One thing I have noticed nowadays is the lack of interest in the classics. The more (new) books I read the more I value the games from the past, previous the computer boom that has turned chess (for some) into +2 / -1 / = evaluations. It’s a pity because there is a considerable amount of great games that I’m sure new generations have not seen and probably won’t see at all.
Fortunately, the legacy of the legends is available for anyone interested in chess history. Looking back in the past is like breathing fresh air to me; it reminds me that chess can be played in a simple, logical way without worrying about Mr. Komodo and Mr. Houdini saying: 0.20 / -0.18 etc.
Here is one example – one of my favorite games by Mikhail Tal. When I analyzed it with my computer, the engines weren’t so thrilled about Tal’s play.… Read more
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Tagged ajedrez, calculation, castellanos, chess, chess game, echecs, engine, engines, escacs, Fischer, game, history, Houdini, Karpov, Kasparov, lectii sah, legend, lessons, Mikhail Tal, online chess, online chess lessons, online lessons, Rybka, sah, Sgircea, Smyslov, tactics, Tal, Thinking Squares, thinkingsquares, Wold Champion, Wolrd Chess Champion
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Position of the day
Analyzing my own games, I found this interesting position from my game against the Grandmaster Stefan Djuric (Serbia) that we played in the second round of an Open in Nebrodi, Sicily. White has been pressing through the entire game, but I tried to make things as difficult as possible for him. My last move 33…Ra4! is threatening to trade his active rook and ease the pressure on my king. There is plenty to analyze here, if you enjoy studying puzzles or solving middlegame problems here is one for you:
White to play, find the strongest continuation:
Djuric,S – Castellanos,R
Nebrodi 2015
r5k1/4pp2/3p1npQ/3P1P2/r1R5/6P1/q4P2/3R1BK1 w – – 0 33
Solution will be posted in a few days. Feel free to comment your thoughts.
R.C.… Read more
Posted in Chess, Chess Articles, Chess lessons, Chess Tactics, Game analysis, online chess, Online lessons
Tagged castellanos, chess, Djuric, Italy, learning, Nebrodi, problems, puzzle, renier, Renier Castellanos, Serbia, spain, Stefan Djuric, study, studying, tactics, teaching, training
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New publications for The Chess World
Busy days here in the Island Charm but we haven’t forgotten about chess. Here is a short update of our last articles for TheChessWorld.com .
Our last two articles can be found here:
The Scotch Opening
A short overview of a solid and reliable line for white in the Scotch opening. We chose the four knights variation which always had the reputation of being harmless. However, it seems that the positions arising are fresh and with room for plenty of new ideas. Have a look yourself.
The Chess Principles
For beginners and not only beginners, the chess principles of chess are hardly unbreakable. In this article we have a look at the most relevant principles of the opening and we add recent examples of how these rules are not always obeyed ending in a awful result. Enjoy!!
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Posted in Chess Articles, Chess lessons, online chess, Online lessons
Tagged Articles, chessarticle, thechessworld
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Endgame Puzzle
WIM Raluca Sgircea
Today I won this position with the black pieces. At first sight it looks like black is winning, but white has an incredible resource. Can you find it?
Astazi am castigat cu negru pozitia din diagrama de mai jos. La prima vedere, pare ca pozitia negrului este castigata, insa albul are o resursa incredibila pentru a se apara. O puteti gasi?
Apostoae, L – Sgircea, R, Romanian Team Championship, Mamaia 2015
White to play and draw
Solution:
1. Rf6! In order to save the game, white needs to keep the black king cut and advance the passed pawn. 1… a4 2. e6 – a3 3. e7 – a2 4. Ra6! A nice little tactical trick to force the draw.
1. Tf6! Pentru a salva partida, albul trebuie sa tina regele negru taiat si sa isi avanseze propriul pion liber. 1… a4 2. e6 – a3 3. e7 – a2 4.… Read more
Posted in Chess lessons, Chess Tournaments, Endgames, Game analysis, Raluca Sgircea
Tagged ajedrez, analysis, championship, chess, chess events, chess lessons, chess news, Chess pictures, chess tournament, clases, classes, endgame, Mamaia, puzzle, Raluca Sgircea, Sgircea, team championship
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