Game of the Week 8/52
This week’s game comes from the Azerbaijani Championship, the first of two games for the bronze medal. It’s a fascinating strategic battle where the bishop pair meets a weak pawn structure. White slowly builds a nice advantage and it looks like the game is heading for an easy win. But then comes a twist: a tactical idea slips by. On autopilot, White pushes the king into a queenless endgame, forgetting that even without queens, mate threats can still pop up...If you’re here to sharpen your skills and really work on your chess, try solving the next 4 positions before diving into the analysis. But if you’re just here for fun and want to enjoy the game, feel free to scroll straight to the full breakdown. Have fun!
BLACK TO MOVE. White’s last move was g3. How can Black seize the initiative?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find a plan for Black. What does he want to do based on the features of the position?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best move for Black. How can he save the game?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best move for Black.
The game was played in finals of Azerbaijan Chess Championship 2026
between GM Samadov (2510) and GM Suleymanli (2628)
https://adjva4.dpdns.org/study/KsaulVSh/X5gtI6Es#1
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