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The diagram position is from a game Hikaru Nakamura and Vishy Anand played in the Bundesliga. Black is a pawn down and obviously in trouble. However, there's a reason why Anand is well-known for his defensive skills. How did he save the game?
This week GM Daniel King shares his thoughts on Gukesh’s style of play. The prodigious grandmaster is known for his maturity and level-headedness and for his classical approach to chess. | Power Play is on air most Fridays. Watch it on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account. All the usual puzzles, games and instruction will be on offer.
The eternal duel knight vs bishop is one of the many things that make chess so interesting. In the diagram position, White's knight is better than Black's bishop. But White still has to find a way to win. What should he do?
If knights are on the board things often get tricky in the endgame. Very much depends on the circumstances - knights can be very strong or very weak. In the diagram position it is White to move. How can he dominate Black's knight and win the game after 44.Nd1?