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Sharpen Your Strategic Skills with ChessNeurons - Episode 15

by Ankit Rajpara - 28/10/2024

Welcome back to the “Strategic Mastery” series, brought to you by the collaboration of ChessNeurons and ChessBase India. In this episode, Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara will lead you through the next step in your chess journey. Our goal is to deepen your positional and strategic understanding through a series of meticulously crafted puzzles and clear, insightful explanations. This episode’s theme, "Road to 2700," explores the games that marked Gukesh’s ascent to a 2700 FIDE rating—a milestone that only a few players in history have ever achieved. As Gukesh faced stronger opponents, he displayed not only technical skill but an advanced understanding of positional play and strategic decision-making. This episode’s puzzles will put you in Gukesh's shoes during those defining moments, helping you experience the depth of thought and precision that elevated his play to the elite level. First, let’s reveal solutions to the puzzles from Episode 14 in which we discussed puzzles of Gukesh’s post-GM career to games till reaching 2600 FIDE Rating.

Solutions to Episode 14 Puzzles:

Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara walks you through the solutions with a detailed video breakdown. Watch the video for in-depth insights and explanations. You can find the positions here:

Gukesh’s Road to 2600 FIDE | Strategic Mastery with GM Ankit Rajpara

If you would like to solve the positions in episode 14 in an interactive format

New Puzzles for Episode 15: 

This episode features a new set of five puzzles. These positions highlight the strategic growth that led Gukesh to break the 2700 FIDE rating barrier. Can you match his deep thinking in these moments and find the best moves?

Puzzle-1:

FM Ayushh, R vs GM Gukesh, D - 2022

Black to play

Puzzle-2:

FM Md., Sharif H vs GM Gukesh, D - 2022

Black to play

Puzzle-3:

GM Gupta, A vs GM Gukesh, D - Delhi Open 2022

Black to play

Puzzle-4:

 GM Gukesh, D vs GM Abasov, N - 2022

White to play

Puzzle-5:

GM Sasikiran,K vs GM Gukesh,D - 2022

Black to play

Put your chess knowledge to the test with these puzzles. Solutions will be revealed in the next episode, where GM Ankit Rajpara will provide an in-depth analysis of each position to help you enhance your strategic decision-making.

Stay Tuned:

As we continue our Strategic Mastery series, each episode takes you one step closer to chess mastery. Tune in next week for solutions to these puzzles and five more thought-provoking positions to challenge your skills.

Engage with us in the comments below and share your thoughts and strategies. Remember, every puzzle solved sharpens your skills and prepares you for victory!

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What Makes ChessNeurons Unique?

ChessNeurons.com, created by GM Ankit Rajpara, is your go-to platform for improving positional chess skills. While many websites focus on tactical puzzles, ChessNeurons offers something unique—puzzles that sharpen your strategic understanding and decision-making. This will set you on the path to becoming a more well-rounded chess player.

Some standout features of ChessNeurons include:

Daily New Grandmaster-Curated Positional Puzzles: Every day, you get access to fresh, handpicked puzzles by Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara, helping you continuously challenge and improve your chess skills.

Identify Blunder Puzzles: Hone your ability to spot mistakes with thousands of puzzles designed to help you identify blunders and improve your decision-making.

Weekly Grandmaster Videos: Each week, enjoy a new video where GM Ankit Rajpara explains the most important puzzles, providing deep insights into key positions.

Video Library: Gain access to hours of grandmaster-guided video lessons, covering essential strategic concepts and puzzle solutions.

Grandmaster Explanations for All Puzzles: Every puzzle comes with a detailed explanation from Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara, ensuring you understand the reasoning behind each move.

Player Performance Profile: Monitor your growth with a detailed player profile, which tracks your performance and highlights areas for improvement.

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