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This afternoon’s fantastic chess experience in Singapore began with the first official press conference with the World Champion Ding Liren and the challenger Gukesh D, moderated by one of the event’s official commentators and master of ceremonies, GM Maurice Ashley. The panel also featured Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President and GM Kevin Goh Wei Ming, CEO of the Singapore Chess Federation. </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both; font-size: 12px;"> <a href=/post/fide-world-championship-opening-press-conference>More...</a> <div style='float: right; color: #aaa;'> 4</div> <img src="/Images/mutter/CBLikeThanks.png" style="width:14px !important; float: right; opacity:0.8; margin-top: -2px;" /> </div> </div> <div style="clear: both;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-news col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-4 featured_false" style="float: left; background-color: white; padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; margin: 0;"> <div class="blog-header"> <div class="blog-content" style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: thin solid #bbb;"> <div id="postBriefTotal" style="overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <div id="postBriefImage"> <a href="/post/svitlana-s-smart-moves-when-ding-liren-won-against-gukesh"> <img id="smallThumbImage" class="" src="/Portals/all/thumbs/122/122328.jpeg" /> </a> </div> <div id="teaser-brief-mutter"> <h1> <a class="separation" href="/post/svitlana-s-smart-moves-when-ding-liren-won-against-gukesh"> Svitlana's Smart Moves - When Ding Liren won against Gukesh </a> </h1> <div class="separation" id="teaser-mutter"> 11/23/2024 – The World Chess Championship 2024 is finally upon us. Svitlana had an in-depth look at the last game, that Gukesh had against Ding Liren in 2024. Then, it was the World Champion who had the upper end. Although the Indian super star is the clear favourite to become the new World Champion, Svitlana and Arne hope for interesting games, and a tough fight! </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both; font-size: 12px;"> <a href=/post/svitlana-s-smart-moves-when-ding-liren-won-against-gukesh>More...</a> <div style='float: right; color: #aaa;'> 2</div> <img src="/Images/mutter/CBLikeThanks.png" style="width:14px !important; float: right; opacity:0.4; margin-top: -2px;" /> </div> </div> <div style="clear: both;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-news col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-4 featured_false" style="float: left; background-color: white; padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; margin: 0;"> <div class="blog-header"> <div class="blog-content" style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: thin solid #bbb;"> <div id="postBriefTotal" style="overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <div id="postBriefImage"> <a href="/post/chess-adventures-in-uzbekistan"> <img id="smallThumbImage" class="" src="/Portals/all/thumbs/122/122316.jpeg" /> </a> </div> <div id="teaser-brief-mutter"> <h1> <a class="separation" href="/post/chess-adventures-in-uzbekistan"> Chess adventures in Uzbekistan </a> </h1> <div class="separation" id="teaser-mutter"> 11/23/2024 – Dutch chess friend Ardjan Langedijk lived in Central Asia for a while and was fascinated by the landscapes, culture and people there. Now he shares his enthusiasm with others and organises trips to Central Asia, most recently a chess trip to Uzbekistan. Here is his report. </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both; font-size: 12px;"> <a href=/post/chess-adventures-in-uzbekistan>More...</a> <div style='float: right; color: #aaa;'> 1</div> <img src="/Images/mutter/CBLikeThanks.png" style="width:14px !important; float: right; opacity:0.2; margin-top: -2px;" /> </div> </div> <div style="clear: both;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-news col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-4 featured_false" style="float: left; background-color: white; padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; margin: 0;"> <div class="blog-header"> <div class="blog-content" style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: thin solid #bbb;"> <div id="postBriefTotal" style="overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <div id="postBriefImage"> <a href="/post/strongest-chess-tournament-in-u-s-history"> <img id="smallThumbImage" class="" src="/Portals/all/thumbs/122/122324.jpeg" /> </a> </div> <div id="teaser-brief-mutter"> <h1> <a class="separation" href="/post/strongest-chess-tournament-in-u-s-history"> Strongest chess tournament in U.S. history </a> </h1> <div class="separation" id="teaser-mutter"> 11/23/2024 – Most of the world's top players – including world number one Magnus Carlsen – have confirmed their participation in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship. With a spectacular line-up, a prize fund of nearly $1.5 million, and the electrifying rapid format, this promises to be the most thrilling chess event of the year. The event takes place from December 26–31, 2024. FIDE press release. </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both; font-size: 12px;"> <a href=/post/strongest-chess-tournament-in-u-s-history>More...</a> <div style='float: right; color: #aaa;'> 2</div> <img src="/Images/mutter/CBLikeThanks.png" style="width:14px !important; float: right; opacity:0.4; margin-top: -2px;" /> </div> </div> <div style="clear: both;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-news col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-4 featured_false" style="float: left; background-color: white; padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; margin: 0;"> <div class="blog-header"> <div class="blog-content" style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: thin solid #bbb;"> <div id="postBriefTotal" style="overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <div id="postBriefImage"> <a href="/post/long-range"> <img id="smallThumbImage" class="" src="/Portals/all/thumbs/122/122335.jpeg" /> </a> </div> <div id="teaser-brief-mutter"> <h1> <a class="separation" href="/post/long-range"> Long range </a> </h1> <div class="separation" id="teaser-mutter"> 11/23/2024 – In the diagram position White has no chance against the huge pair of bishops. In the game it was over immediately after 45.Qf6, perhaps you'll also have a thought or two about 45.Bf3. Enjoy! </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both; font-size: 12px;"> <a href=/post/long-range>More...</a> <a href="/post/long-range#discuss" class="discuss">Comments </a> <div style='float: right; color: #aaa;'> 2</div> <img src="/Images/mutter/CBLikeThanks.png" style="width:14px !important; float: right; opacity:0.4; margin-top: -2px;" /> </div> </div> <div style="clear: both;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-news col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-4 featured_false" style="float: left; background-color: white; padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; margin: 0;"> <div class="blog-header"> <div class="blog-content" style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: thin solid #bbb;"> <div id="postBriefTotal" style="overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <div id="postBriefImage"> <a href="/post/freestyle-summit-2024-g2"> <img id="smallThumbImage" class="" src="/Portals/all/thumbs/122/122333 (2).jpeg" /> </a> </div> <div id="teaser-brief-mutter"> <h1> <a class="separation" href="/post/freestyle-summit-2024-g2"> Freestyle Summit: Carlsen holds draw with black, beats Caruana 1½-½ </a> </h1> <div class="separation" id="teaser-mutter"> 11/23/2024 – Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious in an entertaining two-game Freestyle Chess match against Fabiano Caruana, held at two stunning venues. The Norwegian claimed a wild first game with white before defending a tense 74-move battle in game two to secure the overall win. Sponsored by Jan-Henric Buettner, the event dazzled with luxury, including a $44 million golden chess set. Just days before the World Championship match between Ding Liren and Dommaraju Gukesh, this exhibition showcased Carlsen's brilliance in this innovative format. | Photo: Aditya Sur Roy / ChessBase India </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both; font-size: 12px;"> <a href=/post/freestyle-summit-2024-g2>More...</a> <div style='float: right; color: #aaa;'> 4</div> <img src="/Images/mutter/CBLikeThanks.png" style="width:14px !important; float: right; opacity:0.8; margin-top: -2px;" /> </div> </div> <div style="clear: both;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-news col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-4 featured_false" style="float: left; background-color: white; padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; margin: 0;"> <div class="blog-header"> <div class="blog-content" style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: thin solid #bbb;"> <div id="postBriefTotal" style="overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <div id="postBriefImage"> <a href="/post/two-knights-talk-who-will-win-the-world-chess-championship-match-2024"> <img id="smallThumbImage" class="" src="/Portals/all/thumbs/122/122327.jpeg" /> </a> </div> <div id="teaser-brief-mutter"> <h1> <a class="separation" href="/post/two-knights-talk-who-will-win-the-world-chess-championship-match-2024"> Two Knights Talk: Who will win the World Chess Championship match 2024? </a> </h1> <div class="separation" id="teaser-mutter"> 11/22/2024 – In the latest episode of "Two Knights Talk", Arne Kähler and Johannes Fischer discuss the World Championship match between defending champion Ding Liren and challenger Gukesh D, which starts on Monday 25th November in Singapore. Eighteen-year-old Gukesh is a heavy favourite and has good chances of becoming the youngest World Champion of all time. 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Evaluating players is a somewhat delicate matter, and mistakes could be embarrassing. However, the Style Report hits the mark surprisingly well. For historical stars whose styles are well-known, all the classic clichés are spot-on. 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I feel that the correct approach is to collect thematic, nearly identical positions which are involved on similar patterns which you should look for. In this survey I will present an often met tactical motif I call the "Shirov Killer." 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