Chess University Weekly Digest #9

Chess University Weekly Digest #9

Puzzle Challenge | Chess News | Chess Courses

Ready for yet another Puzzle Challenge and quick updates from the chess world?

Let’s get right into it. 🎉

💡 Puzzle Challenge 5 Solution

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

The best move for Black is 1…c3! Ignoring the threat against the knight, Black aims to win with the connected passed pawns. After 2.bxa4 d2 3.Rd1 Rd7, we reach the following position:

Now, Black’s c-pawn is unstoppable. With no resources left for White, Black can simply play …c2 and win the game.

🧩 Puzzle Challenge #6 - Can You Find White’s Best Move?

📰 Chess News

GM Levon Aronian and GM Wesley So are leading the 2023 Sinquefield Cup after round 5. GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda withdrew from the tournament citing health issues.

With just three rounds remaining, which grandmaster will claim the $100,000 prize and secure a spot in the Candidates Tournament?

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🆕 Central Decisions - How To Choose A Pawn Structure

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🎉 Until Next Week, Let’s Keep Improving!

That's all for this edition. Stay tuned for more puzzles, tips, and details on live classes in our next edition.

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