My opponent tried the same bad, but tricky attacking pattern I’ve faced in a game two months ago.
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Chess hurts. A lot. · Road to GM, Game 244
This was the most painful game of my life so far. I can’t even write about it without
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An instructive move order mistake in the London System · Road to GM, Game 243
The London System seems simple, but it’s full of opening traps on both sides. Sometimes one tiny move
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The Caro-Kann seems invincible sometimes · Road to GM, Game 242
In round 1 of the Liberec Open I faced a lower rated opponent in a very pleasant Caro-Kann.
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Advanced middlegame ideas in the Caro-Kann · Road to GM, Game 241
I got to employ a very instructive strategic idea against the Tal Caro-Kann. I have been struggling against
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Middlegame strategy in the London System · Road to GM, Game 240
A very instructive London System middlegame which featured several thematic positional and strategic patterns which often occur in
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Playing for a win in symmetrical positions · Road to GM, Game 239
When the position is symmetrical and the material equal, winning is much harder, and creating any chances is
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Complete positional domination · Road to GM, Game 238
This game is a perfect example of a positional squeeze. More space for your pieces, and more safe
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This is why planning is more important than anything else · Road to GM, Game 237
I played a bad game. I had a great position a ruined it with planless play, while giving
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Investing time in critical positions · Road to GM, Game 236
This game highlighted one of my weaknesses – not investing enough time and not thinking enough in critical
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