The 64 Squares
When the Center Explodes and Endgame Technique Decides
Arjun Erigaisi – Yağız Kaan Erdogmus: A powerful lesson in courage, calculation, and how early activity transforms into endgame victory.
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Pressure, Patience, and a Collapsing Kingside
Nodirbek Abdusattorov – Gukesh D: A lesson in how quiet pressure turns into a powerful attack.
Courage and Calculation in a Challenger’s Classic
Carissa Yip – Max Warmerdam: A thrilling attacking masterpiece and king hunt at Tata Steel Challengers 2026.
Bold Sacrifices and a King Walk Gone Wrong
Andy Woodward – Eline Roebers: A wild battle featuring bold sacrifices and a dramatic king chase at Tata Steel Challengers 2026.
Flexible Play and a Slow-Burning Attack
Fedoseev vs Keymer: A strategic masterclass in piece coordination and central control at Tata Steel Masters 2026.
Pressure, Space, and Relentless Endgame Technique
Abdusattorov vs Praggnanandhaa: A masterclass in space advantage and rook endgame conversion at Tata Steel Masters 2026.
A Shock in the First Round
Niemann – Fedoseev, Tata Steel Chess 2026: In just sixteen moves, Niemann combined opening courage with concrete calculation, forcing Black to admit that the position had already slipped beyond repair.
Lu Miaoyi vs Max Warmerdam
Tata Steel Challengers 2026: IM Lu Miaoyi, China's brightest prodigy, defeated experienced Dutch grandmaster Max Warmerdam in a long, tense struggle that showcased courage, calculation, and exceptional endgame nerve.
Winning Without Noise
Vincent Keymer’s victory over Anish Giri in the first round of Tata Steel Chess 2026 is a masterpiece of quiet accumulation.
When Initiative Never Lets Go
Erigaisi Arjun – Praggnanandhaa R: A masterclass in seizing and maintaining the initiative at Tata Steel Masters 2026.
A Calm Hand in a Decisive Moment
Nino Batsiashvili – Alexandra Kosteniuk: The European Women’s Rapid Championship decider ended not with a tactical explosion, but a clean positional squeeze.
Control First, Then Strike
Wesley So – Hans Niemann: A perfect example of calm control, smooth improvement, and a sudden, decisive attack.
The Power of Activity: A Lesson in Pressure
Every chess game is a conversation between two players. In this game, White shows us how to use active pieces to create a powerful attack.
Technique and Patience in a Long Endgame
Nihal Sarin – Vidit Gujrathi, Tata Steel Chess India 2026: A model example of how small advantages, good piece coordination, and king activity can slowly turn into a winning endgame.
A Powerful Attack in the French Defense
Niemann – Murzin, Tata Steel Chess India 2026: An excellent example of how space, active pieces, and confidence in attack can overwhelm a defender.
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