The game Kosteniuk – Gouw is a beautiful demonstration of attacking chess. Alexandra Kosteniuk showed how a well-prepared Greek Gift Sacrifice can transform a quiet French Defence into a powerful kingside attack. More than just a tactical trick, the Greek Gift is a lesson in piece coordination, initiative, and king safety. Even in modern chess,… Continue reading Kosteniuk – Gouw. Greek gift sacrifice in French defence
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I took 2-nd in Peshka Cup 2026!
Second Place at Peshka Cup 2026 http://chess.kh.ua/news/view/1202 Taking second place at the Peshka Cup 2026 is a result worth being proud of. It shows consistency, fighting spirit, and the ability to perform under pressure across an entire event. A tournament like this is never easy. Every round demands focus, energy, and practical decision-making, and finishing… Continue reading I took 2-nd in Peshka Cup 2026!
Turpegov – Petrosian. Sharp attack by world champion
Turpegov vs. Petrosian: A Sharp Attack by the World Champion Tigran Petrosian was famous as one of the greatest defensive players in chess history, but this game shows that he could also attack with real force. Against Turpegov, he played actively, seized the initiative, and turned the position into a sharp fight where every move… Continue reading Turpegov – Petrosian. Sharp attack by world champion
Opening trap for white in Scotch gambit
Opening Trap for White in the Scotch Gambit The Scotch Gambit is one of the sharpest open games for White, and it can produce dangerous attacking chances very early. After the opening moves, White develops quickly, opens the center, and aims to create immediate pressure before Black finishes development. That makes it a perfect opening… Continue reading Opening trap for white in Scotch gambit
My game in Sicilian Dragon with 3 brilliant moves!
My Game in the Sicilian Dragon: Three Brilliant Moves The Sicilian Dragon is one of the sharpest and most exciting openings in chess, and this game showed exactly why. From the start, the position was full of tactical tension, open lines, and attacking chances on both sides. In that kind of game, one accurate idea… Continue reading My game in Sicilian Dragon with 3 brilliant moves!