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Nataf's attack in this game is a masterpiece of chess aggression. At no point in the game does Black retreat, and when asked to do so, Black sacrifices on f2, conceding a full rook for a spectacular assault on the dark squares. Lessons: * f7/f2 is the weakest square on the board. * Identify your opponent's weak colors and exploit them. * If your opponent's king can be kept … [Read more...] about The Perfect f2 Attack In Chess – Top 10 Of The 1990s – Nunn Vs. Nataf, 1999

Garry Kasparov was the world chess champion for the entire decade of the 1990s. In this decade, the only *human* player who consistently gave him fits was Vladimir Kramnik. Today, many know Kramnik as a solid defender of the Berlin Wall, but in his younger days, he played many attacking brilliancies, including this masterpiece against the champ. Lessons: * Know the ideas … [Read more...] about Kramnik Crushes Kasparov – Top 10 Of The 1990s – Kasparov vs. Kramnik, 1996

One of the great chess rivalries of the 1990s was Vladimir Kramnik vs. Alexei Shirov. Today Kramnik's achievements are legendary, most notably defeating Garry Kasparov and becoming World Chess Champion in 2000. Many may not realize how dominant Shirov was in this period, being ranked third in the world. Shirov and Kramnik had many great battles, including a match won in 1998 by … [Read more...] about Shirov’s Miraculous Chess Swindle – Top 10 Of The 1990s – Kramnik vs. Shirov, 1994

Bobby Fischer's "Game of the Century" is often cited as the best chess game by prodigy, but have you seen this masterpiece by the 11-year-old Jorge Sammour-Hasbun? Don't miss the magnificent king hunt and glorious concluding checkmate! Lessons: * Every junior should know their Italian Game theory. * When your opponent's king is caught in the center, open lines as soon as … [Read more...] about 11-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Wins Brilliancy – Top 10 of the 1990s – Passov vs. Sammour-Hasbun, 1991

Chess players love blitz chess, but there aren't many blitz chess games that are considered truly excellent games. Mikhail Tal's win against another former World Chess Champion, Anatoly Karpov, stands the test of time in any format though and must be one of the finest blitz chess games on record. Lessons: * See exchange sac on e6, make exchange sac on e6. * Centralize your … [Read more...] about Mikhail Tal Wins Blitz Chess Brilliancy – Tal vs. Karpov, 1987