Chess University Weekly Digest #12

Chess University Weekly Digest #12

Puzzle Challenge | Champions Chess Tour | Chess Strategy

Gear up for this week’s Puzzle Challenge and the latest updates from the chess world!

🎉 Let’s begin.

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  • Seizing the center with authority.

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  • Executing positional sacrifices that baffle your opponents.

💡 Puzzle Challenge #9 - Can You Find Black’s Best Move?

🤔 Black to Move

What is Black's best move?

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🧩 Puzzle Challenge #8 Solution

Here’s the solution to last week’s Puzzle Challenge:

🤔 White to Move

The best move is 1.Bf6+ which delivers a discovered check while preventing Black’s queen from blocking the check. After 1…Kf8, White wins with 2.Qg7#.

📰 Chess News

GM Magnus Carlsen wins his third Champions Chess Tour title by defeating Wesley So 2.5-1.5.
🔗See the games on Chess.com.

World Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich, who previously served as deputy prime minister of Russia under Vladimir Putin, seeks to eliminate term limits and run for office for a third time.

🎉 Until Next Week, Let’s Keep Improving

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