Betcha Can’t Solve this #Chess Puzzle! 80

Buddhist monks engage in a form of meditation known as visualization, where they focus on a single mental image that serves as a focal point for their practice. This mental exercise not only enhances their mindfulness but also deepens their clarity of focus. I use a similar technique to focus on solving chess puzzles whileContinueContinue reading “Betcha Can’t Solve this #Chess Puzzle! 80”

Puzzle Worthy Position 49

After a truly dominating performance at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi’s rating rose to a career high of 2797.2. This means, Arjun has surpassed GM Fabiano Caruana and is now ranked third in the world! GM Erigaisi’s play in 2024 has been as dominating as any chess player inContinueContinue reading “Puzzle Worthy Position 49”

#Chess Position Worth Sharing 130

Some of the most brilliant chess puzzles involve material sacrifice for the sake of the mate. Here however, the sacrifice is not merely needed to mate but in fact to avoid loss. One wrong move, and the outcome is completely out of your hands. White to move and mate in 4 (Skuja vs Rozenbergs, Latvia,ContinueContinue reading “#Chess Position Worth Sharing 130”