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selected games

This game seemed one-sided but a closer look showed some subtle points.

Carlsen-Giri

King”s Indian g3

Legends of Chess Prelim Rd1

After 25.Nf2(Diagram)

Black has made the standard d6-pawn sacrifice but is now getting squeezed

What do you recommend for Black?

After 25.Nf2

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Here is a dramatic win by Pasti, who scored 6/9 in the Paracin Summer Open

Pasti,A-Nikolic,Z

Spanish Chigorin

13th Paracin Summer Open Rd7

After 43..Re5(Diagram)

After 43..Rxe5

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Black immediately seizes space in the centre and clamps down on the e4-square, laying the foundations for a complicated strategic battle.

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selected games

Dominguez Perez-Maghsoodloo

Exchange variation 8.Bb5+ Bd7

33rd Leon GM 2020

After 30.Qb1(Diagram)

White is simply threatening to taken a queenside pawn

What do you recommend for Black?

After 30.Qb1

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The IQP attack is a valuable structure. Here is an example of a typical attack

Nisipeanu-Yilmaz

Nimzo-Indian

Grandmaster Battle 2020 Rd1 Internet rapid

After 21..Bg7(Diagram)

The IQP underwent a transformation to hanging pawns

White wants to attack on the queenside but Black has some defensive resources like the Qd5/Bb7 battery aiming at g2 and central pressure

What do you recommend for White?

After 21..Bg7