Sunday, September 3, 2017

Another Boring Catalan

FIDE's World Cup Tournament kicked off today. The format is 128 players in a knockout format. Agadmator provides some video analysis of a boring Catalan from the first day. I recommend it.



You can find an interview with the player of the White pieces here.

A couple of endgames to ponder

First, a puzzle from LiChess, who take their puzzles from users games. Find the best move for White.


The answer later.

Second, another position with White to move.


Black's ...Kd7-e6 targets White's h-pawn. White clearly has to move his king now. Which way should the White king go?