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Person of the day

Gues who is the person of the day today :)

Somehow the attached image doesn't get posted, Go here:  International Chess Federation (fide.com)

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Yeah that image glitch is happening to me also, I hope it gets resolved soon.

is it possible to send me the one or 2 files which you could not upload in forum ? I have tried several times with 4 different format and they are all working , so trying to see when exactly it breaks .

you can email me  bhabatosh@gmail.com

Possible mistake in Rossolimo course part 31 Qa4 line

Hello,

Not sure if this has been mentioned (did a search in the forum), but been watching Rossolimo course and noticed in part 31 instead of 10..Qb6 as a main reply (which I like best), 10..Nd4 is suggested as well, but it seems like a big mistake. Can you confirm this?

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Nice catch, you are right.

Oops! 
I missed Rd1 :) 
Sorry. 
Will add in the "Fix list" 

Played OTB vs caro against GM, a question - ANSWERED

Hi all,

This weekend I again played in Lithuanian team ch OTB and had this interesting game in the caro-kann. I know I misplayed after the opening and was super lucky to make a draw later. So my question is what is white's plan after interesting 10.. Kf8 from black (in the course it was analysed 10..g6 I believe)? Thank you.

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bump

Hey Paulius A good Game. Now coming for the Question as far As I can remember I think the main move is 10.g3 instead of Qg4 and I think there are 2 lines after 10.g3 one is connected with h5 and 0-0-0 and other is just simply 0-0 so If Black plays 0-0 then white play usually f4-Nf3-Ne5-g4-g5 and If Black plays 10...h5 then we play with f4 11...h4 12.Nf3 hg3 13.hg3 and Ne5-Kg2-and exchange rooks of the h line and use the power of 2 Bishops. I hope it helps

Regards...

French 3..c5 5.c3!? questions - ANSWERED

Hello all,

Been revisiting this course and have couple of questions about 5.c3 advanced line

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I don't have an answer, but bumping thread up so I can see when there is an answer :) 

I believe after Be7 simple Rc1 followed by a3 b4 Na4 ideas is quite strong If black tries to capture d4 pawn by 12...Bf3 then 13.Qf3 Nd4?! 14.Qh3 and Rad1 with Initiative.

Regards.....

Hey Paulius! 
Don't give too far and don't use much engine. 
This advice I give every one of our new PRO Members.  
It'll hurt you chess growth. 

Also keep in mind, that our opening repertoire is a practical opening repertoire. 
If would be very tough to win engines :D :D :D 

Yeah Be7 is a strong move, but it's very unlikely someone will find it during the game. 

About 2nd question. 
This is a good one! 
I like human questions without engines :) 

True, now we can't go with Qf3, but Black also can't play Ne7 with Bf5! 
The main idea for Black to exchange their bad bishop. 
I would go with plan 0-0, Nbd2, Re1, Nf1, Ng3... 

Cheers,
Avetik 

Inspiration: A 10 year old can beat a grandmaster

We have quite a few young players here, so just because you're young it doesn't mean you can't beat grandmasters.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-57187522

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Daily Puzzle

Can anyone provide hints on yesterday's puzzle?  It's marked on the site as 5/20.   Thanks.  

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White is able to trap the black queen after its promotion.

Today's puzzle 5/19/21

I usually have an idea how to solve the puzzle, but today's puzzle was impossible to solve.

Position: white Pa2, Pe2, Nc1, Rh1, Ke1  Black: Pb2, Pb6 Kd5 (white to play)

I tried my first idea which was Rh5+, then I tried Kd1, then I tried a couple of other moves and still couldn't find the solution! I usually find the solution even if I don't get it right the first time.

Would you mind posting the solution? I would really love to see it!

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I do not want to spoil the fun solving it for the others - but here is a hint: Did you consider that the rook and the king have not moved yet? And even if Black gets a new queen, she does not have many squares ...

Played grand-prix OTB game, question in 2..Nc6, 3..Nd4 - Nxb5 line

Hi guys,

This weekend I'm playing 4 OTB games in Lithuanian chess league and one game I had was grand prix, specially prepared from the course. Opponent played interesting line not covered in the videos I think. Imo after the opening it was about equal, though later I managed to win. The question is what is the best setup, plan for white starting move 9.

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Hi Paulius

Didn't you just play the opening very well? :)

(used the weakness on d6)

Hey Paulius,

In this position I do like the Bg5 move, so if f6 bishop goes back to e3. I have a feeling will be easier to play for white.

Endgame Studies

Hi guys do you have any suggestion about which endgame study book to choose. My level is around 1400 FIDE and online 2300. I tried kasparian but issue is that author is not giving full analysis so it sometimes confuse like why my move was not played so any suggestions about other best endgame studies book which is based on themes like kasparian/?

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van der hejiden endgame studies database would be useful.

I would suggest Practical chess endings by Kerres.. not exactly what you are asking for, but there are many interesting studies analyzed in this book. Especially queen and rook endings for intermediate players. I also found winning chess endings by Seirawan interesting. I assume that at 1400 fide you only know the basics... most players at this level don't know Luccena, Ventura and Phillidor positions.

Hi Abhi, you should read Mark Dvoretsky "Endgame Manual"

I am currently studying 100 Engames you should know and I find it quite useful. It's about certain position that could help you save or win some points.

Next on my list is Shereshevsky Endgame Strategy. This book is more like how to play the endgames.

And abosulutely the best resource on youtube on how to play the endgames is Endgame Sensei from ChessDojo and some other videos of the US Chess School on the same youtube channel.

I think you all are confused guys. Endgame studies is different from learning theoretical endgames. I do know about theoretical endgame sources but endgame study means endgame compositions.

French Bd3 -- early Nf6 line

Hi -- I get this a lot and have a 100% record so no complaints !! But a pause for thought after a recent game that went like this .

e4 e6: d4 d5 : Bd3 Nf6 : e5 Nfd7 : c3 c5: Ne2 Nc6 : a3 Qb6 : b4 !? c/d4 : c/d Nxd4 : Bd3 ( that got ya moment !!)  Bxb4 + ( err !) : a/b Qxb4 + : Nd2 Nxe2 : Qxe2 Nxe5.

So Black gets 4 pawns for the piece but a development lag. Unless I missed something  key ?

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This is what I believe about this line. I already faced it 7 or 8 times and after different moves orders tries I truly think the following:

After ...Qxb4, I prefer 12. Qd2 (12.Nc3  is also possible but objectively weaker).

The common approach is to exchange Queens, but if 12...Nc6, then f4 protecting the pawn, 13.f4 0-0 and 14.Nbc3 with a good position.

Following the 12.Qd2 Qxd2 main line I would say, then we recapture with the knight, 13. Nxd2.

Now if the knight goes back with 13...Nc6 again the previous move f4 protecting the e5 pawn and the game can follow 14...O-O  15.O-O  b6  16.Rfc1  Bb7  17.Nd4ˆ’  with the idea Nb5-d6. The extra minor piece gives White a decisive advantage.

If ...Nxe2 then we can recapture with the king and also with the bishop. You should try both in your games, I slightly prefer keeping the bishop pair after watching Gabuzyan's course on the Bishop Pair. When capturing with the king you will attack on a7 with the bishop and the rook. Here our h rook should go also to the queen side fast in order to attack and the king is closer to the center.

But as I said I like Bxe2 better keeping the bishop pair. The game can go like 14.Bxe2 if b6 (protecting a7)  is strongly met by  15.Bb5  threatening Bxb6  15...O-O  16.Bc6  Rb8  17.f4  Protecting the e5 pawn.  17...a5  18.O-O+ˆ’  Rfb1 is coming next with a decisive advantage.

When after 14.Bxb2 Black plays Nxe5  White should now grab the a7 pawn with 15.Rxa7 Rxa7 16.Bxa7 Bd7 and we retreat to Bd4  centralizing the bishop and hitting the knight.
I have some more moves in my analysis: 17.Bd4 f6 18.f4 Nc6 19.Bc5 Kf7 20.Kf2 Then Nf3 to take control over the e5 square and Rb1 to attack the b7 pawn are coming next. White's extra piece will soon be felt.

I hope this helps and you win all the games with these lines. Good luck and may the force be with you!!

NEW ARTICLE: Growth Hacking in Chess|+300 Points in 6 Months

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Nice video and super educational. Loved it and made me more motivated. Thanks. Going to read blog now.

Nice article & interview. Great testimony by Kevin. Btw, are there any members who are, like me, stuck at around 2000 level?   

Can I have Your photo? I am going to stick it up my whiteboard! You are my idol!;)

Really excellent article !! for every serious chess player.It give practical advice for improvement.

NEW ARTICLE: If You Want to Achieve More, You Need to Deserve More

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You make your own luck.

You can't control events that happen, but you can put yourself in a position where you can take advantage of opportunities and prevent threats from causing you problems (or even turning them into opportunities). To do this you have to prepare (and discover the right way and put in the effort, time and money), and before everyone else does the same thing which happens as the opportunity appears - you are ahead of the curve.

This is true for chess tournament preparation as it is for making money.

BOLD ACTIONS, eh?

PS 'Yu Yangyi' is misspelt.

After watching "crush the philidor defense by GM Avetik

I Decided to play a kinda set out in an online friendly tournament.  in this game my opponent didn't play the usual mainline but it'd transpose to kind of philidor set-up for me and I think I countered it well... 

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Hi Henry, could you please make your post readable. Either post a link to the game or add pgn attachment.

Dear Henry, I edited your post and added the pgn of the game. Next time please add directly the pgn file to the post by pressing the button "Add New File" when you are editing your post, this way everyone can go trough the moves easily.

Grand Prix 2...d6 lines - Giri's Chessable course on the Sicilian

Guys, Giri is suggesting a very good line against our Grand Prix repertoire 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 d6 3. f4 Nc6 4.Nf3 g6  5.Bc4 Bg7 6.0-0 e6 7.d4 cxd4 8.Nb5 a6 9.Nbxd4 Nxd4 10.Nxd4 Nf6 11.f5 gxf5 12.exf5 e5

Even after playing around with a strong chess engine, I can find nothing better than equality.  Any ideas?

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This was discussed here: https://chessmood.com/forum/pro-members/anti-sicilian-2282 

Great - many thanks. I agree GM Gabuzyan’s comment but now it is in Giri’s course it will get a bit less rare!

NEW ARTICLE: A Complete Guide to Crush the Colorado Gambit

Hey Champions!
We have this topic in our blog: 

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Good work, I'll take a look shortly.

Again the question is what happens if the opponent plays f5 on the first move (The Fred), but then doesn't transpose with Nc6 Nf3?

I know there was some reluctance to record a course on that specifically, but maybe it should be covered in a sub-section, or at least some guidance on how to tackle it as many of the sane positions / ideas will be similar I guess.

And is it nothing to worry about - unfortunately it can be dangerous in blitz -  here is GM Gabuzyan losing to a 2266 (although a blunder): https://lichess.org/GuEGM9YQ

In the video course final annotated game you skip the final moves of the game.

Early 6.Nb3 in accelerated Dragon.

Dear GM Avetik,

I just played a Classical game with black that went 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 g6 5.Nc3 Bg7 6.Nb3

I don't think this early move is covered so early in the course. The game went 6...Nf6 7.Be2 0-0 8.0-0 d6 9.Re1 Be6 10.Bf1 Rc8 11.Bg5.

What do you suggest against 6.Nb3. And if what I played is correct how should we tackle 11.Bg5?

thanks,

Duncan

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Hi Duncan,

I think 6.Be3 is the critical move. 6.Nb3 does not seem too disturbing. I think 6...d6 7...Nf6 and 8...0-0 and black is fine. Why does 11.Bg5 bothers you?

Anyway, let's see what GM Avetik proposes

Duncan, after 6.Nb3 Bc3 is very interesting. 
7.bc Nf6 8.Bd3 0-0 9. 0-0 9...Qc7!? or 9...b6 rare moves. 
The positions are very interesting. 

More you'll found in the upcoming re-recorded course Acc. Dragon. 

Question playing Sicilian

I can't seem to find it, but is this covered in our videos? Sorry if this has been asked before! 

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 5. Nxc6 bxc6 6. Qd4 Nf6 7. e5 Nd5 and then white either plays c4, Nc3, e6 it seems like.  

-Matt

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Hi Matt

Here you can find some information

https://chessmood.com/forum/pro-members/sicilian-defence-accelerated-dragon

Gabuzyan vs Naroditsky and Jorden van Foreest.

IMPRESSIVE stream today in TWICH with Gabuzyan beating these 2 very STRONG GMS, while talking, explaining and trying new things!!! WTF!!!

Check it out from the min 01:06:44

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1020936021

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Great work Gabuzyan! :-)

Doubts and Clarifications

How do we know where to develop our knights in english opening whether Nf6 or Ne7.. Becoz GM Gabuzyan says its wrong to play Nf6 but the same arises when we play dragon opening.. Pls help me.. And there r some correction for English Opening Course... Also could u suggest me a move order if there is a delay in development of the bishop for thr tromposky

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i think you are pro member. so for better answer post the question in pro member channel