GM Igor Smirnov's Webinar - The Art Of Defense In Chess

On Sunday 6th July, I made a live WEBINAR, and I would like to thank all students who were present. But it was not easy for everyone to be present, or maybe you want to see it again to understand it better. That’s why I have recorded a video of this event on the theme « The Art of Defense in Chess » and you’ll have the opportunity to review it again and again without limitation.

In chess, it’s important to know how to defend against any attack; that’s why I’ll show you many examples and teach you how to react in those types of situations. You can start the lesson by clicking on the video below, and you will learn many great techniques from top players’ games with my complete analysis.

I have created a pgn file of webinar games for you: Link

This formula seems to be working very well and gives you the opportunity to interact with me live, and it provides a better quality to the lessons. That’s why, in future, I’ll make MORE WEBINARS for you. So don’t forget to check the website, our social networks or the newsletter if you want to stay informed of those events.

How to join my Webinar

On Wednesday, I told you about an upcoming WEBINAR. It will take place tomorrow Sunday 6th July at 4p.m.(16.00) BST – London time (you can check it on this LINK ).

Initially we planned to make 100 seat available. However, this limit was occupied within few hours. Hence we expanded, and now 500 STUDENTS CAN JOIN!However, you still should hurry up, or your place will be taken away by other people!

Join now!

This webinar, on the theme « The Art of Defence in Chess, » will last one hour and will give you a UNIQUE chance to have a live chat with me and the opportunity to provide all your questions and get my help.

For those who can’t come to the webinar, I’ll publish it later; but the main point is to be here LIVE and to participate in it like an ACTOR and not just a spectator.

In the following VIDEO, you‘ll see how to join the webinar on Sunday. That’s why you must watch the video if you don’t want to have any technical difficulties tomorrow.

I hope to see you tomorrow, Sunday at 4p.m. (16.00) London time, because it’s always important for me to communicate and exchange with all my STUDENTS.

As you probably know, we are now very active in Social Media and are posting a lot of unique content and lessons there. If you haven’t joined us there yet, then this is the time to do so and to check our FREE content.

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Take Part in GM Smirnov’s Webinar

Today I’ll talk about a very important event you have to note in your calendar: I’ll be organising my first Webinar on Sunday 6 July, at 4pm BST ( it’s London time, and you can see it HERE ).

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But do you know what a Webinar is? This is like a conference but on the Internet, and you will have the opportunity to chat with me during it and ask me whatever you want – live! This is important for you, because you can clarify all your questions, and get my personal help.

In this webinar “The Art of Defense in Chess” you will learn:

• Practical tips for finding proper defensive moves (even in blitz games).
• How to play against attackers.
• How to avoid blunders and annoying losses in superior position.
• And much more…

This event is special since it is my first Webinar; and for this special occasion, the Webinar will be completely FREE. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

You don’t need any special equipment to attend. Just register for the webinar below, and come online on Sunday at 4pm (London time).

NOTE: the quantity of sits is limited to 100 attendees. Therefore only the first 100 registrants will be able to attend. Sign up NOW, until your sit is taken away by another student 

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I hope to see you in my Webinar, and I look forward to talk to you soon!

To end up this post, try out your skills in an exciting position from the recent game

Grischuk-Aronian.

Here it may seem like Grischuk blundered: that nothing can go wrong with 12…e4. In fact, Aronian thought this way and played 12…e4. Your task is to calculate the consequences and determine who is winning here.

After you have come up with your solution, you may see the commented game here: LINK

The art of Defence in chess

Hello,

GM Igor Smirnov is back with another great article! Lets go!

Today we’ll see how to DEFEND in chess.

But firstly, I would like to talk to you about an important subject. We have created a survey for our students and this is the opportunity for you to give us your wishes and needs about future lessons.

It is very important to participate in this survey. Thanks to your wishes, we’ll develop our new lessons and training tools according to YOUR needs. We need your opinion to create tomorrow’s tools.

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Now we’ll go to the theme of the day: DEFENCE

The position below was played in a game between Iturrizaga Bonelli (2635) and Alvarez Marquez (2410). This game is very interesting, because Black has lots of attacks and White has to stay in defence.

Iturrizaga – AlvarezWhite’s Turn

In this position, it’s White to move. Now you are Iturrizaga Bonelli and you have to find the best way to defend this difficult position. Take your time, if you don’t want to give Black the opportunity to checkmate you.

How would YOU play in the position from the diagram? Don’t leave without posting your answer!

SOLUTION:

16...Ng4Black is ready to play Qh4. White should be extremelly careful now; otherwise he risks to get mated in a few moves. 17.Ncxe4! White starts bringing his forces towards king-side. In order to withstand opponent's attack on a certain flank, you should have equal quantity of defenders on this side of the board.17.g3 is giving an escape path to White's king, and it's possible as well. However, in this case Black still can continue his attack. Qxc5Black needs to bring his queen to h-file, and now he's ready to play Qh5. Perhaps White can defend, but it's not an easy task. 17...Qh4 18.Nf3 "Offense if the best defense". White is attacking Black's queen and is bringing 1 more defender to the king-side. Qh5 19.Neg5!This is the move Alvarez missed; the knight is going to h3, closing h-file and defending the entire position. The manoeuvre c3-g5-h3 is a great example of calculation and defence. Be5+ 20.Nh3 Bf5 21.Qe2 Be4 22.Bxe5 Nxe5 23.Nfg5 Now Black is simply a piece down and he resigned. Being under attack you should be extremelly careful, and calculate all eventual attacking moves of your opponent. 1 mistake can be decisive, and you don't want to make it!after 23.Nxe5 Black has prepared a tricky mate! Qxh3+ 24.Kg1 Qxg2#
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