Attacking a Grandmaster feels like you have Superpowers · Road to GM, Game 205 This you wouldn’t believe
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Strategy in a brutal middlegame · Road to GM, Game 204
This middlegame was extremely complex. Finding strategic plans was a struggle. But I guess you improve your strategic
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My first IM scalp! · Road to GM, Game 203
I defeated an International Master for the first time! Tomic (1942) – IM Antunac (2347) Modern Defense I
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Opposite side castling attacks – when time is of the essence · Road to GM, Game 202
In positions with opposite sides castling, every move is vital, every tempo is key. Wasting time is fatal.
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Chess is hard · Road to GM, Game 201
Playing tournament chess requires nerves of steel and emotional control beyond the capability of normal humanas. IM Mrkonjic
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Kasparov’s principle of Material vs. Quality vs. Time · Road to GM, Game 200
Knowing when material is less important than building an initiative or an attack is something all strong players
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The Caro-Kann against Croatia’s best Caro-Kann player · Road to GM, Game 199
GM Zelcic R. (2527) – Tomic S. (1942) Caro-Kann, Karpov I A Liga, Round 2 I faced GM
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This is how the biggest tournament I ever played started. I was afraid. · Road to GM, Game 197
Inorance is the cause of fear. 👕 New chess merch!: https://hanging-pawns-chess-merch.myteespring.co/ 💲 Support the channel: https://www.paypal.me/HangingPawns
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Building a fortress – recognizing drawing opportunities in worse endgames · Road to GM, Game 197
Probably the most instructive endgame position I ever played. I constructed what I thought was an impenetrable fortress.
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My favorite game · Road to GM, Game 196
This game is by far my most favorite one. I was never happier or prouder after a game.
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