Here is an interesting game from recent Budesliga 2012-13 action. Let us see how a GM plays for a win against another strong GM.

Romanov,E (2611) – Berkes,F (2679) [A13]
Bundesliga 2012–13 Muelheim GER (2), 21.10.2012
1.c4 e6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2 dxc4 4.Qa4+ c6 5.Qxc4 b5 6.Qc2 Bb7 7.Nc3 a6 8.a4 Nd7 9.Nf3 Ngf6 10.0–0 Be7 11.d4 0–0

Critical Position 1
The opening phase was nothing special. White pushed ambitously on the kingside and seems to be making progress. But now what? The critcal moment has arrived. What plan should white adopt? Maybe there is a combination?

White to play

Here is an interesting game from veteran GM Ribli.

Ribli,Z (2554) – Chuchelov,V (2543) [A13]
Bundesliga 2012–13 Muelheim GER (1), 20.10.2012

Critical Position 1
White has a slight development lead as both rooks are in play so now is the time for action.

White to play: How do you exploit the development lead?

Critical Position 2
Deep into the ending white is pressing in a queenless attack.

White to play