Submitted by David Zhou on Sat, 06/22/2013 - 19:24
D. Southam (2180) – P. Manalo (1845), Annex CC Summer Love 2012
White’s advantage in this position is obvious. With Black’s last move, 1. … f6?, he has only weakened his seventh rank further, allowing for decisive penetration.
Submitted by David Zhou on Sat, 06/15/2013 - 08:39
B. Villavieja (2337) – R. Vrana (2201), Paul Keres Memorial, 2012
In this position, both kings find themselves under fire from their adversary’s heavy pieces. Black’s last move, 1. … Nf4, was a mistake, allowing white a thematic blow.
Submitted by David Zhou on Sun, 06/09/2013 - 02:33
P. Michalik (2508) - E. Hansen (2539), Groningen Open 2012
Aron Nimzowitsch once said, "A passed pawn is a criminal which should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient."
Submitted by David Zhou on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 23:19
With the recent completion of the 2013 McGill Open Chess Championship, I bring to you a couple of hard-fought games in which one side was able to seal the deal with a decisive tactic. Can you spot what these players saw over the board and replicate their winning moves?
Submitted by David Zhou on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 20:22
D. Dimitrijevic (2019) - A. Campos (1862), BC Senior Chess Championship 2013 White just played the stunning 1. Rg6, adding another attacker to the h6 square. Is it safe to accept this sacrifice or is the rook off limits?
