by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Strategic Exchanges Below we explore the topic of strategic exchanges, with an emphasis on creating a weak colour complex. How can white exploit the weak dark squares in the opponent’s camp? Exchanges as Critical Moments Every exchange results in a permanent change in...
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Attacking the King Many of the world’s best players travelled to Vienna in 1907, for a tournament full of daring attacks on the king. How can black exploit white’s central king? Vienna 1907: Mieses’ Greatest Triumph At the beginning of the 20th century, Vienna...
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Strategic Sacrifices Last week, we analysed dynamic sacrifices, where the goal is to gain time, a lead in development, and/or an attack on the king. Below, we explore strategic sacrifices, where the compensation is often far less obvious. How can black sacrifice...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Dynamic sacrifices Sacrifices in chess come in many different shapes and forms, and are useful in achieving a variety of goals. Below, we explore dynamic sacrifices, where the goal is to gain time, a lead in development, and/or an attack on the king. How can white...
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A Unique Character Opposite-coloured bishops impose their own set of characteristics on the board, giving the position a unique character. Below, we explore their defensive resources and dynamic attacking power. How can black make use of the power of opposite-coloured...
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