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I have often talked at length about the benefits for the chess student to play a master in a handicapped game (See: “At Odds With My Student”). However, there appears to be a benefit for the master as well. Beginning a chess game at a disadvantage against an amateur player sometimes ignites a fire ofContinueContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 52”

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My student (white) has just played Nbd2. What is the simple yet beautiful game winning response I played as black? What is black’s best move?

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White to move and mate in 1.

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Black just played Bxf3. How should white respond?

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White just played Nc3. What is black’s crushing move? (Hint: Analyze checks, captures and threats.)

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Not to hard to spot but very satisfying to play. Black to move and and crush white!

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Black to move and win!