Tag: David Navara
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Game of the Week XIV: Gadimbayli, Abdulla (2451) – Navara, David (2700)
What happens when a player is “on fire”? This phenomenon is observed in chess tournaments from time to time when a player exhibits much higher performance than his rating would predict. In such cases, it seems that all of the elements – good form, luck, and the opponents’ underestimation – come together to create something…
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Game of the Week XXXV: Navara, David (2675) – Can, Emre (2569)
What do you do when you have a great position in a chess game? Most people would immediately look for the final blow to their opponent to secure the win, which is the right approach, but what if there is no clear path to finishing the game? In this scenario, ask yourself what your opponent…