29…b3 30.axb3 Rb7 was a better attempt to instigate some counterplay, though after 31.Qd1 Rxb3 32.Rc7 White is clearly better.
Suddenly White has launched an attack on the black king. Soon he will obtain access via the light squares.
30…e4 31.Bxe4 Qe5 32.fxg6+ Kh8 33.Rc8 Bf6 34.Rxd8+ Bxd8 35.Rc8 Qf6 36.Rxd8+
Targeting the c-pawn twice. The side with the queen has the usual problems defending loose pawns.
30…Nc4+ 31.Kf4 Rf8+ 32.Ke4 Bd8 33.Ba1 Rxg2 34.e6 Rg4+ 35.Kd5 Rxf3 36.e7 Rd3+ 37.Kc6 Rg6+ 38.Kb5 Nd6+ 39.Kc6 Nc8+ 40.Kb7 Nxe7 41.Qa4 Ng8
celebrate the birthday of Tigran Petrosian, the 9th World Champion, who was born on this day 94 years ago.
He won the World Champion title from Mikhail Botvinnik in 1963 and successfully defended it against Boris Spassky in 1966.
Known as 'Iron Tigran' for his resilient defensive style, Petrosian remains an inspiration to chess players worldwide.
He won the World Champion title from Mikhail Botvinnik in 1963 and successfully defended it against Boris Spassky in 1966.
Known as 'Iron Tigran' for his resilient defensive style, Petrosian remains an inspiration to chess players worldwide.
Alireza Firouzja turns 20 today!
He earned the Grandmaster title at the age of just 14, and became the youngest player to achieve a rating above 2800 at the age of 18.
At 20 years old, he has already won, among others, the 2021 FIDE Grand Swiss, the 2022 Grand Chess Tour, an individual gold medal at the European Team Chess Championship in 2021, a silver medal at the 2019 World Rapid Chess Championship and a bronze medal at the 2021 World Blitz Chess Championship.
FunFact: Did you know that Alireza Firouzja is not only a talented chess player but also has a passion for fashion design?
In a recent interview with Alessia Santeramo, he confirmed that he has been in the fashion industry for two years. "It's taking time from my chess, but I like to have both things together", he mentioned.
Happy Birthday, wishing you all the best on your special day and your year ahead!
He earned the Grandmaster title at the age of just 14, and became the youngest player to achieve a rating above 2800 at the age of 18.
At 20 years old, he has already won, among others, the 2021 FIDE Grand Swiss, the 2022 Grand Chess Tour, an individual gold medal at the European Team Chess Championship in 2021, a silver medal at the 2019 World Rapid Chess Championship and a bronze medal at the 2021 World Blitz Chess Championship.
FunFact: Did you know that Alireza Firouzja is not only a talented chess player but also has a passion for fashion design?
In a recent interview with Alessia Santeramo, he confirmed that he has been in the fashion industry for two years. "It's taking time from my chess, but I like to have both things together", he mentioned.
Happy Birthday, wishing you all the best on your special day and your year ahead!