NI 4.Qc2 c5 5.dxc5 Bxc5 [E38]-TWIC 962

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A nice documetary.

'How the capital of the United Arab Emirates has merged its ancient customs with the modern world, preserving traditional activities including camel racing. The people of Abu Dhabi are rightly proud of their history and heritage, key aspects of the emirate's attraction to visitors. Given the pace of development and change in recent years, it is considered a priority to safeguard the unique crafts, artifacts and architecture that define the emirate's culture. The Future While looking back with pride, the Government and people of Abu Dhabi are also looking forward to a still brighter future.'

TWIC 962
GM Jumabayev equalized effortlessly in the opening and then some inaccurate play by white slowly gave black good chances.

Purtseladze,M (2347) - Jumabayev,R (2549)

NI 4.Qc2 c5 5.dxc5 Bxc5 [E38]

15th Dubai Open 2013 Dubai UAE (7.20), 13.04.2013

Position 1
Black has the outside majority while Rh4 looks out of play. What do you recommend for black?

Black to Play

35.Kg3

NI 4.Qc2 0–0 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.Qxc3 b6 7.Bg5[E32]-TWIC 962

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Sochi, Russia was chosen to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, and Volvo Construction Equipment is there to help with the challenge of turning Sochi in a leading cultural, sporting and tourist centre with a five-star infrastructure.

TWIC 962

GM Efimenko won a large scale strategic duel but GM Dreev had the initial structurel edge.

Dreev,A (2654) - Efimenko,Z (2697)

NI 4.Qc2 0–0 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.Qxc3 b6 7.Bg5[E32]

20th TCh-RUS 2013 Loo RUS (5), 11.04.2013

Position 1

Black has better piece activity but the worse structure. What do you recommend for black?

Black to Play

28.Rd2

NI 4.e3 0–0 5.Bd3 d5 6.Nf3 b6 [E52]-TWIC 968

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TWIC 968
GM Swiercz conducted a nice attack but white was really cooperative.

Pieniazek,Ar (2360) - Swiercz,D (2631)

NI 4.e3 0–0 5.Bd3 d5 6.Nf3 b6 [E52]

TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2013 Wroclaw POL (2), 25.05.2013

Position 1
All black's pieces are active and ready for action. What do you recommend for black?

Black to Play

20.Ra7

NI 4.e3 0–0 5.Bd3 d5 6.cxd5 exd5 7.Nge2 Re8 [E48]-TWIC 962

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Must be near dinner time. Here's more about French food.



TWIC 962
GM Arizmendi Martinez kept making small improving moves and with some cooperation achieved an overwhelming position.

Arizmendi Martinez,J (2572) - Satyapragyan,S (2463)

NI 4.e3 0–0 5.Bd3 d5 6.cxd5 exd5 7.Nge2 Re8 [E48]

4th LUC OPEN 2013 Lille FRA (2.4), 14.04.2013

Position 1
Black's position has a collection of weak pawns. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

27...Ba8

NI 4.e3 0–0 5.Nge2 d5 6.a3 Be7 [E46]-TWIC 967

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TWIC 967
Sarkar misplayed the b-pawn sacrifice and had to shed more material eventually.

Sarkar,J (2437) - Bachmann,Ax (2531)

NI 4.e3 0–0 5.Nge2 d5 6.a3 Be7 [E46]

VIII American Continental 2013 Cochabamba BOL (10.5), 14.05.2013

Postion 1
White has weak pawns and passive pieces. What do you recommend for black?

Black to Play

23.Nd1

NI 4.e3 c5 5.Nge2 b6 6.a3 Ba5[E42]-TWIC 968

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TWIC 968
GM Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son sent his pieces to the kingside and crashed through.

Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son (2631) - Nguyen Van Huy (2443)

NI 4.e3 c5 5.Nge2 b6 6.a3 Ba5[E42]

Asian Continental 2013 Manila PHI (2.4), 19.05.2013

Position 1
The kingside is wide open. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

24...Rb5

NI 4.e3-7.0–0 Nc6 8.cxd5 exd5 [E56]-TWIC 966

More About GM Ghaem Maghami
Ehsan Ghaem Maghami of Iran is one of the most interesting chess minds in the world today and at 28 years old is one of the few players in the world to be awarded the title of 'grand chess master', the highest title a chess player can attain here in Iran. 



A few weeks ago in a highly anticipated match, Ehsan beat 7 time world chess champion Anatoly Karpov of the Russian federation in a 20-game match by one game. 

In this edition of Press TV's Iran, Hoda Lezgee takes a closer look at how Ehsan plays his game of chess.

TWIC 966
GM Ghaem Maghami launched an interesting but risky attack and was rewarded with a quick victory.

Nezad,H (2410) - Ghaem Maghami,E (2568)
NI 4.e3-7.0–0 Nc6 8.cxd5 exd5 [E56]
Asian Zonal 3.1 2013 Doha QAT (6.2), 09.05.2013

Position 1
Black needs to be active to justify the isolated pawn. What do you recommend for black?

Black to Play

16.Qe2