Showing posts with label practice chess tactics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label practice chess tactics. Show all posts

Friday, August 1, 2008

Key moves : how to clinch a chess game (Easy level)

Too often, an overwhelming advantage is obtained in a rapid or tournament game, but missing a clean decisive win lets the opponent come back in the game.
Here are three examples taken from recently played games. It's all about looking at all candidate moves and thematic combinations to clinch the game.Variations are not long but precise moves are required...

Position I

Black to play and win in two moves


Position II

White to play and win with a double-attack


Position III

Here White missed an elegant win, letting Black escape.