White to play and win ! (Medium Difficulty)

White to play and win !

The GrandMaster with White has developped his attack on the King-Side. How does he get closer to the Black King ( note that the Black Queen and Knights are too far to protect the King-Side)

Tactics at the 39th move

Find the best move with White !

White (who sent me the spectacular game and position) to play in the following position, which happened in a recent tournament game.

What would you play ?

Find the best move with Black !

Black to play and take the advantage :19...?

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There is no straight win here, just a strong continuation made possible by a tactical motif

US Chess Championship 2010 : Nakamura-Shulman Tactics (round 9)

Black to play and win !

Nakamura-Shulman , (9) U.S Championship 2010; a brilliant tactical win for Black, issued from a french defense opening where Naka overpressed.

Shulman will play Kamsky tomorrow in the decisive game for the 2010 U.S Championship !

tactical conclusion

Black to play and conclude the attack

The White player ( a GM) just played Qc6. Can you figure out why Black ( also a GM ) was pleased to play on ?

Solution/Hint:

in the comments, one guest (gaffeur) found the right idea !

1..Rh2+ 2 Kg3 f1=N+ ! 3 Kf4 Rh4+ 4 Kg5 ( and 2 Kg1?? Bh3 #), reaching this diagram

Follow-up , Black to win :

What is the neat finish ?

Super Grandmaster Attack

White to play and win !

Played in a rapid game by a certain ukrainian super grandmaster

Tricky position

Black to play

In this position, Black to play. Can you work out the unfolding tactics ?

GM tactic weapons: World Cup Edition

Black to play and win !

In this position, Mamyedarov with the black pieces uncorked a nice move using a tactical motif against the White king.
Can you guess the key move&theme Black used here ?