That reminds of me of exercises by Jacob Aagaard in his book 'Calculation - Grandmaster preperation''. He has one chapter on traps, which could be considered of similar nature. But this book looks indeed fantastic. Even though resourcefulness is a very important practical skill, most chess authors pretend it doesn't exist. But, in fact, you can see that strong players not only get good positions, they also can find imaginative ways of saving bad ones.
Amazing review. Thanks, Daniel. I laughed with tears when you said "This move basically short-circuited black. There are 47 ways to win this position."
Ordered! I was always a chess swindler! In fact I had made a simple law, (based, of course, on Steinitz' law that you must attack immediately if you have the advantage). My law was simply that if you realise that your position is lost, you must immediately swindle! It's not a question of whether you like it or not, it is simply what the position demands. And if you wait, your position will only get worse to the point where no swindle might be possible. Of course, if your position is not lost, you mustn’t swindle! That would be a mistake. A sound trap is okay, but only if it doesn’t limit your possibilities in case your opponent doesn’t fall into it.
Really enjoy your GM commentary. Excellent stuff. Hope some day to have some extra cash to donate to your channel. Thanks for educating us on this book. I'll put it on my list. As well as your Sultan Khan book.
Daniel, I look forward to your posts like looking forward to relishing a fine glass of wine at the end of a long day. The Candidates postponement and the end of your analysis of the games was crushing, so thank you for this. Look forward to obtaining this book. You and your videos are one of the deep joys of my life!!
Good day GM King, a reply to your question about the argentinian tragedy: it is a famous trio of games played during the gothenburg interzonal,1955. The argentinian players cooked a solution to 7-f4 in the najdorf, and were hoping to spring this surprise to the russian players. And lo and behold, in the same round, Keres, Spassky, Geller were playing against Najdorf, Panno, Pilnik and in all three games started with the sicilian Najdorf 7-f4, this gave the argentinian players the opportunity to sprint their trap on the unsuspecting russians. Even Najdorf told Geller, "you are lost, we had prepared this for you", but then about at the same time the three russians came up with the same idea to refute the argentinian home cooking. You can find Geller's comment in his book Application Of Chess Theory. The pairings for that round were, K-N, S-Pilnik, and G-Panno. They were crushed. Three years later, Gligoric was amazed that a 15 year old player showed him the correct way the argentinians should have played to save the game. That 15 year old, Bobby Fischer. This trio of games is the Argentinian tragedy in Chess. I am quite surprised that you have never heard of this, since it is part of the history of the sicilian Najdorf. Keep doing great videos.
My man, if you're struggling to find something to do in this time period, I'd highly recommend covering some games of Capablanca/Botvinnik/Tal. (Your pick) It'd be really nice to hear your annotations of those games!
Definitely looks interesting but how much value are puzzles where the opponent plays a blunder ? I spent 20 minutes looking at this to find a winning line for white only to find out there wasn’t one and the move was bg7
Love Smerdon. I'm not a tournament player. I play blitz and bullet online. I don't need mainlines. I play obscure sidelines. And I play for traps and tricks. Flagging tactics. Stalemate tactics. Dirty chess. Psychological warfare. Everything coaches would say not to do. I am a swindler too.
I used to enjoy the New in Chess magazine until they start putting political cartoons in the magazine. I read chess magazines to get away from politics for awhile. I am not even no their mailing list anymore.
►purchase book: www.newinchess.com/the-complete-chess-swindler
If Peter ever writes a book it should be called The Complete Chess Svidler
and he will put his (in)famous match on the internet against Trent in it :D
Oh rats! You stole my pun.
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That reminds of me of exercises by Jacob Aagaard in his book 'Calculation - Grandmaster preperation''. He has one chapter on traps, which could be considered of similar nature. But this book looks indeed fantastic. Even though resourcefulness is a very important practical skill, most chess authors pretend it doesn't exist. But, in fact, you can see that strong players not only get good positions, they also can find imaginative ways of saving bad ones.
Amazing review. Thanks, Daniel. I laughed with tears when you said "This move basically short-circuited black. There are 47 ways to win this position."
Ordered!
I was always a chess swindler! In fact I had made a simple law, (based, of course, on Steinitz' law that you must attack immediately if you have the advantage).
My law was simply that if you realise that your position is lost, you must immediately swindle! It's not a question of whether you like it or not, it is simply what the position demands. And if you wait, your position will only get worse to the point where no swindle might be possible.
Of course, if your position is not lost, you mustn’t swindle! That would be a mistake. A sound trap is okay, but only if it doesn’t limit your possibilities in case your opponent doesn’t fall into it.
Really enjoy your GM commentary. Excellent stuff. Hope some day to have some extra cash to donate to your channel. Thanks for educating us on this book. I'll put it on my list. As well as your Sultan Khan book.
Daniel, I look forward to your posts like looking forward to relishing a fine glass of wine at the end of a long day. The Candidates postponement and the end of your analysis of the games was crushing, so thank you for this. Look forward to obtaining this book. You and your videos are one of the deep joys of my life!!
Thanks Robert. Keep drinking the wine, my vids get better with every glass :)
Good day GM King, a reply to your question about the argentinian tragedy: it is a famous trio of games played during the gothenburg interzonal,1955. The argentinian players cooked a solution to 7-f4 in the najdorf, and were hoping to spring this surprise to the russian players. And lo and behold, in the same round, Keres, Spassky, Geller were playing against Najdorf, Panno, Pilnik and in all three games started with the sicilian Najdorf 7-f4, this gave the argentinian players the opportunity to sprint their trap on the unsuspecting russians. Even Najdorf told Geller, "you are lost, we had prepared this for you", but then about at the same time the three russians came up with the same idea to refute the argentinian home cooking. You can find Geller's comment in his book Application Of Chess Theory. The pairings for that round were, K-N, S-Pilnik, and G-Panno. They were crushed. Three years later, Gligoric was amazed that a 15 year old player showed him the correct way the argentinians should have played to save the game. That 15 year old, Bobby Fischer. This trio of games is the Argentinian tragedy in Chess. I am quite surprised that you have never heard of this, since it is part of the history of the sicilian Najdorf. Keep doing great videos.
Of course I know the games and the story. But I have never heard it described as the Argentinian tragedy.
Glad that the book reviews are back Danny! More please.
I got the book love a swindle now and again will enjoy this one with a cuppa cheers danny.
"Ikeda induced panic and disaster to his opponent "
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Thanks a lot for sharing. And I admit TAL is a gifted chess player, wow!!
really wasnt sure if this was just a joke :D great review, great work as always. Thank you GM King
No joke. Just a good book.
@@PowerPlayChess That's exactly what you would say if it was a joke! ;)
Thank you for all of the inspiring videos, and of course this review of smerdons Book!
Totally amazing short video, even without including swindles above (stealing some pieces) and besides (clock related) the board.
Great bloke too, played in a simul against him last year. On my list now!
Great work again. This book would complement the knowledge of every player in the area of saving bad positions.
Of chess, it has been said that life is not long enough for it, but that is the fault of life, not chess. >
Interesting...
My man, if you're struggling to find something to do in this time period, I'd highly recommend covering some games of Capablanca/Botvinnik/Tal. (Your pick) It'd be really nice to hear your annotations of those games!
Okay you convinced me. I have to buy it !
Nice review will definitely check this out :)
Definitely looks interesting but how much value are puzzles where the opponent plays a blunder ? I spent 20 minutes looking at this to find a winning line for white only to find out there wasn’t one and the move was bg7
Instruction is smuggled in with fine stories and amazing positions. I recommend.
i rememberd i still have ur book How to win at Chess. Is shipping safe this time for overseas?
Why not? But if you are in the USA then you can always buy through Amazon - or, better, your local book store!!
This book reminds me of "Chess for Tigers" from the late Simon Webb.
A classic. But this has far more detail and depth.
Kc6 Rc7+! is a nice variation too !
The Great Teacher Daniel King! 😃💯👍👌👋👏👑
I've got to get this book!
Love the topic :)
Love Smerdon. I'm not a tournament player. I play blitz and bullet online. I don't need mainlines. I play obscure sidelines. And I play for traps and tricks. Flagging tactics. Stalemate tactics. Dirty chess. Psychological warfare. Everything coaches would say not to do. I am a swindler too.
Good luck!
Awesome example!!
Nice resource by Tal, but Stockfish is ruthless and announces mate in 17 after 91.Nb3 Be3. Curious if Smerdon mentions that.
No, he doesn't mention it. Obviously ...Be3 is winning - but that is not the point of the story.
PowerPlayChess It’s not an endgame treatise so we clearly understand his point of emphasis, but I think it should be mentioned even in passing.
The argentinian tragedy is the name given to that trio of famous games. If you google that name, it will show in chess.com
Thanks
Swindling is a big strength in chess.
the book should be as good as the review!
Typical fortress positions, perhaps it should be reviewed by Magnus.
I hope he's not a Keynesian.
I used to enjoy the New in Chess magazine until they start putting political cartoons in the magazine. I read chess magazines to get away from politics for awhile. I am not even no their mailing list anymore.