Today’s winning 5-second tactics
“Warriors feel pain and fear.. but they never show it and their tears just roll down as blood…..”
― G. Sujenthiran
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Dowden,R.Anthony (2108)
Shen,Terry
New Zealand Open Devonport 2015.1.1 Position before Black’s 25th move. An easy one, just to wake you up!
BLACK TO PLAY AND MATE IN 2
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Kirk, Ezra
gm Hawkins, Jonathan
Hastings Masters 2015.1.4 Position after 19 moves. Also an easy one…lucky you!
WHITE TO PLAY AND CRUSH!
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gm Arkell,Keith
gm Rodshtein,Maxim
Hastings Masters 2015.1.4 White had just played the seemingly strong 26.Na4(?), targetting the weak c-pawn (better was 26.Nd1-e3-g4 with positional plus), overlooking an elementary tactic! Do you see it?
HOW DOES BLACK GET THE ADVANTAGE?
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gm Hebden,Mark
gm Bellin,Robert
Hastings Masters 2015.1.2 Position before Black’s 31st move. Black has an ideal position arising from the Marshall Gambit (Spanish). Especially, his domination of the e-file is a significant factor. BUT, he must act fast as White is ready to start trading woon starting with 32.Rxe4 and 33.Rae1
BLACK TO PLAY AND WIN!
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