ChessBase Magazine 198

ChessBase Magazine 198 (Novembre-Décembre 2020).  ChessBase Magazine is the most comprehensive and most sophisticated chess magazine there is. World class players analyze their brilliancies and explain the ideas behind the moves to you, opening specialists present the latest trends in opening theory and offer exciting ideas for your repertoire. Master trainers in the fields of tactics, strategy, and the endgame show you the tricks and techniques a successful tournament player needs! DVD with several hours of video + booklet.

Highlights of ChessBase Magazine #198:

Special: Interzonals and candidates matches of the early 80s
An extensive review featuring columns on strategy, tactics and endgame

The most dynamic player ever!
Move by move, Simon Williams dissects the classic Beliavsky-Kasparov from their match 1983

NEW: “All in One”
Anish Giri presents the Scandinavian 3…Qd6/4…Nc6 and Carlsen’s new approach vs. the Keres Attack

A natural mistake – and perhaps a lucky one...
Wesley So eyes his dramatic encounter in the Italian vs Alexander Grischuk from the Online Olympiad

First victory over Vishy Anand
Jan Krzysztof Duda is very critical of his own success - and also analyses the rematch!

White gambits against the Benko
Christian Braun’s active repertoire after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.Nf3

“Spassky’s powerplay” – sacrificial attack on the queenside!
Shine like the ex-world champion – interactive training video with Oliver Reeh

A steamroller victory!
Dorian Rogozenco’s classic: Kasparov-Gheorghiu, Moscow Interzonal 1982

A must-know: rook vs. bishop
Karsten Müller elaborates on of the most important practical endgames

CBM Special: Kasparov as a challenger