How Chess Puzzles Help Improve Our Skills
"Chess is 99% tactics" is a quote attributed to Richard Teichmann, a German grandmaster in the 1900s. Some may not agree but it's clear that tactics play a major role in chess…
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My Recent Game - Back to 1950+ Elo
Black to move and win The above position was from my recent game. I reached 1950+ Elo again and closing in 2000 Elo. The competition is more difficult at this level as players…
Recent Game, Risky Play in Blitz
Mate in 3 The above position was from my recent game in 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 h6 { B16 Caro-Kann Defense: Finnish Variation } I have been playing this line to…
The Greek Gift Sacrifice
The Greek gift sacrifice is characterized by Bishop sacrifice on h7 or h2 if colors reversed. Usually seen in coffee house or blitz chess, it leads to an attack on the exposed…
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