Tagged: Queen’s Gambit Declined

Game Spotlight: 61st NCC Open 5

As we continue to look deeper into the games from the 61st Nairobi Chess Club Open Championship, there’s usually at least one game that’s notable for what it shows about how to improve.  The...

Game Spotlight: The Minority Attack

A significant part of opening a game deals with the pawns.  Where the pawns end up determines what strategies are possible.  So let’s look at a common strategy that can show up in the...

Game Spotlight: Extreme Tactics

Tactics exist in even the most unassuming positions.  The issue is that there’s no sign that lights up saying a tactic is possible, so we tend not to look for anything, especially in quieter...