Monday, July 28, 2025

FIVE EXTRA PAWNS

Five extra pawns did not save Black

Recently, I had a fascinating correspondence chess game on the Chesstempo. Finally, my opponent had five extra pawns, but I had better development, and my opponent's knight was pinned. Then, my opponent had five extra pawns against my extra piece. The opponent had almost finished developing, while weakening their pawn structure. I was not sure whether I could win or even make a draw. A computer analysis says I had a better position. However, suddenly, my opponent made a blunder...




For the analysis, see below.






Wednesday, July 2, 2025

THE ONLY FUNCTION OF THE QUEEN

During White's successful king attack, White's queen was absolutely passive

The game EintaluJ - Yustaff_Kirchhoff, Lichess 2025:




Analysis: