These days the German Chess Championship is being held in Osterburg. Online-spectators can vote for the most attractive game after every round. After three rounds it has been a game played by FM Reddmann thrice. How did he crush N. Lubbe leading the white pieces in round
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This position is taken from Almasi-David (Tradewise Gibraltar 2012). White has already sacrificed a piece and now the question is how the position is to be evaluated after the obvious Rxh7. Is it in white’s favor, in black’s favor, is it good enough for a draw or
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From the very beginning on there is much action on the chess board. White wanted to create serious threats by means of Re1. That’s the reason why he played 13.0-0-0. Was this a good move?
Read more →In the game Le-Iordachescu (Aeroflot Open 2012) white showed a bad opening novelty and in the above-given position black could seize a decisive initiative but chose a way to slight advantage. What’s the best move, Bf5 or Ne4? Black to move:
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One of the most attractive games in Gibraltar was GM Yusupov – GM Shirov. After a calme opening a complicated struggle began. Finally, Shirov had the better end. How did he win in this position?
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And the winner is…GM Levon Aronian! With 7 victories, 4 draws and only 2 losses he won the Tata Steel Open in Wijk aan Zee. The most attractive win was his victory against GM Giri with black. How did he finish him? Black to move:
Read more →White’s h-pawn seems to be quite strong. Is black able to save the game?
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White is a pawn down but the position is not clear at all. Would it be wrong to grab the b7-pawn?
Read more →Black is a piece up but things seem to be far from clear and finally white even won in Vitiugov-Morozevitch. Anyway, here black could have won. Can you spot the winning plan?
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