Published 9/14/2025Hey guys! Today we will be looking at a game played between Beliavsky and Kasparov in which Kasparov was able to utilize a counterattack successfully and find some very impressive tactics which were also only-moves to win the game. Let's take a look: I hope you guys enjoyed the game!...
Dealing with g5 ideas against Italian
Published 8/31/25Hi everyone! Today we'll be looking at a game played very recently between GMs Pichot and Pranesh in Round 8 of the Fujairah Global Superstars. Pichot played the Italian which is usually known for its solidness as an opening. However, Pranesh played g5 very early on in the opening,...
One Wrong King Move Decides the Game
Published 8/24/2025 Hi everyone! Today I'll be covering a recent game played in the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival 2025 between GM Iniyan and IM Chakraborty. In the middlegame stage, Chakraborty was able to outplay his opponent. Eventually, they reached an endgame where he was up a full piece. However, as you...
Quiet Manoeuvres in Attack (Part 1)
Published 8/16/2025Hi everyone! Today we will be discussing a game that happened in recent Icelandic Open between Icelandic Grandmaster Stefansson and Fide Master Birkisson. The game started off in a calm manner but towards the middlegame the nature of the position became a lot more sharp. In the heat of...