Tag: Emre Can
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Game of the Week XV: Can, Emre (2578) – Nihal Sarin (2648)
When there is no light piece in front of the king, such as a knight on the 3rd or 6th rank, I call it a “lone king concern”. As you would guess, in these situations, the king becomes vulnerable, especially when enemy pieces are nearby. This is why many strong players often keep the knight…
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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…