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GM Robby Kevlishvili

NIC Podcast #19 - GM Robby Kevlishvili

This week’s episode of the New In Chess Podcast features an interview with Georgian-Dutch grandmaster Robby Kevlishvili. Robby is a varsity chess player for St. Louis University, currently representing them in his fifth season while simultaneously completing his finance and business degrees. Robby has won numerous national prizes with his teammates, especially in the online blitz format, where St. Louis University has dominated the American collegiate scene for the past few seasons. Interviewed by Alex Polak, Robby talks about his life as a chess player on the American collegiate circuit, his own strong performances in blitz play, and his impression of St. Louis, deemed by many to be the chess capital of the world. In addition to our usual streaming platforms, this time a full video version of the interview will appear on YouTube as well! Subscribe to the New In Chess YouTube channel for future podcasts and related chess content. In addition to our usual Spotify player, an embedded YouTube175

Daniel King

Chess is hard - that's the conclusion

On https://www.youtube.com/@PowerPlayChess Grandmaster Daniel King shares his expertise and passion for the game of chess. He recently interviewed two of our authors and discussed the books they have written. The first live interview was on October 20 with David Howell on his book – Grind Like a Grandmaster. The interview can be watched in full on the YouTube channel. Below you can see a 14-minute version. In the first part, David sheds some light on the somewhat controversial title. In the second part, Daniel is being put on the spot by David when looking at a beautiful ending between Carlsen and Vachier-Lagrave. Curious what the connection is between the song T.N.T. by AC/DC and the book? Or just want to enjoy some beautiful chess? Then do have a look at this short version of check out the full interview.

Ding Liren - 17th World Champion in New In Chess magazine

Ding Liren’s Masterpiece

On April 30 Ding Liren became the 17th World Chess Champion by beating Ian Nepomniachtchi in a thrilling tiebreak. Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam takes a look at Ding’s Tiebreak Brilliance… Four Years Ago in another blog post, but here I would like to share another example of the amazing chess that Ding is capable of playing. Six years prior to playing the World Championship match, Ding played a Masterpiece game with the black pieces against Bai Jinshi in the Chinese League. Look at the diagram below. The pawn on d4 is pinned because the queen on d8 is attacked by the rook on d1. That did not stop Ding from taking the knight on c3 with the d4-pawn. And here the fun was just starting! Trainer and coach IM Merijn van Delft walks us through this gem, which Ding himself analysed for New In Chess Magazine 2017 #8.

Positional Chess Rook Sacrifice by Manuel Bosboom

Positional Chess Rook Sacrifice by Manuel Bosboom

What makes chess exciting? This is a question that can be answered in many ways. Different chess-players value different things, depending on personal proclivities and tastes.There is one thing, however, that never fails to impress: Sacrifices. Sacrifices in chess have many uses. Many of these are tactical: setting up a double attack or pin, gaining access to the opponent's king, luring the enemy king into a mating net, eliminating defences and ensuring the promotion of a passed pawn are but a few of the tactical objectives for which material can be offered up. There are also positional considerations that may warrant the investment of one's own wood. This is most clearly seen in gambits: pawns are deliberately placed en pris to accelerate one's own development and forming of a pawn centre, or to disrupt the opponent's plans. These positional sacrifices usually come in the form of a pawn, minor piece, or Exchange. Much less common is the sacrifice of a full rook, and that is precisely what175

The Hidden Laws of Chess

The Hidden Laws of Chess - Interview with author Nick Maatman

Dutch IM and well know chess trainer Merijn van Delft interviews Nick Maatman. Get to know our newest author IM Nick Maatman who wrote The Hidden Laws of Chess, a toolkit to help players "read" the situation on the chess board. This first volume is about pawn structures. In this interview, Nick tells us a little bit about the chess scene in Groningen, the city where he studied and now lives, and why he is working in the chess world right now. Curious about what his inspiration was for writing this book? Or just want to find out what these hidden laws are? Then watch this video where Nick also tells about his work together with Dutch GM and Tata Steel winner Jorden van Foreest. The interview was hosted on Chessable (https://www.chessable.com), and the video was produced by Michaël van Liempt.

The Checkmate Patterns Manual

The Checkmate Patterns Manual - Interview with author Raf Mesotten

Dutch IM and well know chess trainer Merijn van Delft interviews Raf Mesotten. Raf has created The Checkmate Patterns Manual on Chessable which has been published as a book by New In Chess. In 2020, Belgian chess player Raf Mesotten launched the Chessable course The Checkmate Patterns Manual, which got third place for Course of the Year 2020. This very successful course is now also available in print. In this 12-minute interview with IM Merijn van Delft, Mesotten shares the reasons for making this manual, and why it is such a big hit. You will get some insights into what skills you need to be a successful author. And of course, Raf will show some examples from the book. The interview was hosted on Chessable (https://www.chessable.com), and the video was produced by Michaël van Liempt.

The Most Exciting Chess Games Ever – Part 4

The Most Exciting Chess Games Ever – Part 4

Part 4 of the first New In Chess Masterclass is now available as a free video on YouTube. Grandmaster Matthew Sadler has a look at a game of one of his teammates on the English team. Nigel Short survives a horrible position versus the strong Chinese grandmaster Li Chao and eventually catches the full point with a magnificent counterattack.  The game was played in 2016 at the Olympiad in Baku. This game is one of 45 games in the book The Most Exciting Chess Games ever. Part 4 is the final part of the Masterclass. All four are now available. The first video is 45 minutes, and the other parts are around 30 minutes each.

The Most Exciting Chess Games Ever – Part 3

The Most Exciting Chess Games Ever – Part 3

Part 3 of the first New In Chess Masterclass is now available as a free video on YouTube. Grandmaster Matthew Sadler shows an incredible engine game from 2020 between Leela Zero and Stockfish, showcasing an amazing long-term sacrifice. Fortunately, our commentator Matthew Sadler is probably the world’s greatest expert on engine chess, and one of the very few people who can explain to club players what they can learn from these chess engines. This game is one of 45 games in the book The Most Exciting Chess Games ever. The first video, part 1, is 45 minutes, and the other parts are around 30 minutes each.

The Most Exciting Chess Games Ever – Part 2

The Most Exciting Chess Games Ever – Part 2

Part 2 of the first New In Chess Masterclass is now available. Grandmaster Matthew Sadler shows how World Champion Anatoly Karpov beats Arthur Yusupov in a positional masterpiece. The game was played in Moscow in 1983 in the Championship of the Soviet Union. Karpov plays at his super-subtle best and his strategy is a prime example of ‘prophylactic thinking. This game is one of 45 in the book The Most Exciting Chess Games ever. The first video, part 1, is 45 minutes, and the other parts are around 30 minutes each. Any feedback is welcome. You can always email us at nic@newinchess.com

The Most Exiting Chess Games Ever

The Most Exciting Chess Games Ever – Part 1

The first New In Chess Masterclass is now available as a free video on YouTube. Grandmaster Matthew Sadler, my favorite chess commentator, shows four games from the new book The Most Exciting Chess Games ever. The first video is 45 minutes, the other three are around 30 minutes each. The book is a collection of games nominated by chess greats and chess experts, such as Anand, Shirov, and Ivanchuk, and authors and commentators such as Jeremy Silman, Jennifer Shahade, and Tania Sachdev in the column Just Checking in New In Chess magazine. If these experts nominate a game as ‘the most exciting’ they have ever seen, we are in for a treat. This collection is not about chess improvement, but about enjoyment. Part 1 features the game Emanuel Berg versus Evgeny Bareev, played in 2005 in Gothenburg. It is a brilliant sacrificial attack. Please have a look at Part 1. The other parts will be published in the next few days.