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Some games might be close to perfect in technique and execution, but - most of them are not. The winner is usually not decided by a 20-move deep crazy tactical line, entirely correct and sound... the winner is usually the person that makes the nex... | Read More
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If you see a free pawn, think twice about taking it - and then don't! :) Yeah, sometimes it is objectively good to do so, especially if you're a computer and easily able to navigate through a jungle of complications... but hey, for us mere mortals... | Read More
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For a long time, Caro-Kann was my weapon of choice against 1.e4 and it's probably still an opening that I am most proficient with. I have recently switched to playing the Sicilian, as it is usually easier there to play for a win with Black - but I... | Read More
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This last OTB game was all tactics, sacrifices and attack. Apart from the ones that were played, other were either possible during the game, or would've been possible had my opponent opted for a different defense. In any case, this remains one of ... | Read More
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We all make mistakes. Period. Knowing how to learn from them is the key. In this post and the few following ones I will show some of my OTB games which were very interesting and of overall good quality, but not perfect. I made mistakes. So did my ... | Read More
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This is probably my best game from one recent tournament that I've played. The opening was tricky, but we soon entered an imbalanced and complicated endgame (or rather, queenless middlegame) position.
This post deals both with the opening choice/... | Read More
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Nimzo-Indian is one of the sharpest (if not "the" sharpest) responses to 1.d4 at Black's disposal. The games usually contain a blend of subtle maneuvering (strategic play) followed by a tactical onslaught. In some lines, however, the play gets pre... | Read More
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There are many kinds of games. Sometimes we fight all-out and exchange blows with every move. At other times, though, we must play patiently and wait for the right moment to strike.
Tonight was the second round of the city league. It was my turn ... | Read More
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The city league just started and this is my first round game. It is also the first time that I've decided to play the Scotch game OTB as White. The game turned out to be very interesting with lots of hidden tactical opportunities. I've played quit... | Read More
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Here is one old game that I've played 6 years ago... it featured a dubious opening surprise by my oponent, followed by an endgame in which I've found a very exciting dynamic continuation. In the long struggle that followed, I miscalculated one min... | Read More