Blitz Chess Postmortem 26 Nimzo

An interesting opening struggle in the

An interesting struggle in the classical variation of the

Chessexplained (IM Christof Sielecki) likes the Zurich Variation for Black in the

The theme of this game is the wandering knight. I throw in a few tactical puzzles along with the game overview.

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The engine confirms that I really was lost after allowing that Qa4+ tactic, and I didn't have a chance to get back into the game later.

The

This game serves as a reminder to stay calm and take your time when your opponent springs an unexpected tactic on you.

IM Kassa Korley and I squared off in some over-the-board

Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja | Norway

A series of mistakes gives black a strong advantage, and he converts.

I go over some alternative lines in the opening, although it appears that the way I played it is OK. Then I find some better defenses ...

I take a look at some of the opening lines in this

I go over the game and explore some alternative moves. It seems that white had a chance to play f4, with a good game. After he ...

Facing another fast opponent, I essay the highly-regarded

I go over a few opening lines, and then check out the rest of the game with a

I go over some lines in the opening and middle game, and ask some tactics questions as I go over the complications and blunders ...

I take the opportunity of this game to analyze the Bg5 line against the Grunfeld. It's an opening I am trying to learn, and dealing ...

With the classical variation of the

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