Jon Speelman: Royal March
This article revisits Hikaru Nakamura's victory over Alireza Firouzja from a previous Candidates tournament, providing a deep analytical dive that culminates in a study-like endgame. The featured position, refined through further examination, serves as a challenging practical exercise. Furthermore, a brief statistical note highlights the recurring opposite-coloured bishop endings often seen in Fabiano Caruana's games, offering valuable context to recent Candidates battles.
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Candidates Round 12: Sindarov Leads, Giri vs. Wei Yi
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ChessBase 26: Beginner's Tips Part 10 - Standard vs. Custom Layouts
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