selected games

It is a constant chore to find ideas to play against the Grunfeld so probably just keeping up is quite a task for Grunfelders as well

White did well this week

Here is my favorite game

Can-Sindarov

Grunfeld Exchange 7.Qa4+

26th Abu Dhabi Masters rd6

Position 1

After 20.Bf1(Diagram)

White has a passer but Black has the knight in an ideal blockade position

What do you recommend for Black?

After 20.Bf1

Position 2

After 23..Qf5(Diagram)

Black has made some progress on the queenside while White is not making any progress with his blockaded passer

What do you recommend for White?

After 23..Qf5

Position 3

After 28..Qf6(Diagram)

Black remains quite focused on maintaining the blockade and has created a couple of passers himself. The plan is push, push and push some more

What do you recommend for White?

After 28..Qf5