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Combinations make chess a beautiful game

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Combination is a series of moves, in which pieces work together to bring about a sudden advantage.

The shortest way to a day of rest for the chess pieces is a sharp combination – Bronstein ( The Sorecerer’s Apprentice)

Here is a beautiful combination from Bronstien’s own game –

black king at c8, black rooks on e8 and g8,black pawns on a7 and b7, black bishop on c7, black pawn on f7, black bishop on g6, black queen on c5, white pawns on d5,c4 and f4, black pawn on e3 and h3, white pawn on f3 and a2, white queen on e2, white pawn on h2, white rooks on c1 and e1, white bishop on d1,knight on f1 and white king on h1

As it can be seen from the diagram, Queen And Rook combine together,and are attacking ‘g1′ square.The ideal position for black is Qg1#.So, how can black clear the path for his queen?. Another thing to notice in the position is White King stuck in the corner, g-file and e-files are open on which black rooks are well placed.The brilliant move Bd3!! wins the game.The rest of the game -
Qxd3 Rg1+(luring King to g1 square),Kxg1 e2+(discovered check by Queen and threat is Qf2 and mate)Ne3 Rxe3,Qf5+ Re6+(another discovered check by Queen) Kh1,Qf2(..white resigned)

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Thursday, June 4th, 2009

I became fascinated with chess during the world chess championship match between Anand and Kasparov in 1995. I followed the match with lot of curiosity.But, I found the chess they played beyond my grasp.I did not understand the openings, the analysis by experts on TV,actually nothing at all. I had played a very different kind of chess during my school days.And, so began my journey in the world of chess.Since then, I have read books, played in some tournaments, have been live spectator in tournaments like World Cup(New Delhi) which Anand won(finals in Iran).My understanding of chess has grown.And, better knowledge has helped me see the beauty of chess.

Life is like a game of Chess, changing with each move