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Sharpen Your Strategic Skills with ChessNeurons - Episode 19

by Ankit Rajpara - 25/11/2024

Welcome to another episode of the Strategic Mastery series, brought to you by ChessNeurons in collaboration with 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. In Episode 19, Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara explores a subtle yet powerful concept: Provoking Weaknesses. This episode will teach you how to apply pressure in the right way to induce weaknesses and take control of the game. Photo: Chess Neurons

Solutions to Episode 18 Puzzles:

First, let’s reveal solutions to the puzzles from Episode 18 in which we discussed puzzles of Prophylaxis. 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:

Strategic Mastery Series Episode 18: Prophylaxis | Video: Chess Neurons

If you would like to solve the positions in episode 18 in an interactive format

New Puzzles for Episode 19: 

In chess, creating weaknesses in your opponent’s position is a hallmark of advanced strategy. By provoking pawn moves, overextending pieces, or exposing squares, you can create long-term targets to exploit. This episode will teach you how to apply pressure in the right way to induce weaknesses and take control of the game. These puzzles are designed to highlight how subtle moves can create exploitable targets in your opponent’s camp.

Puzzle-1:  

Black to play

Puzzle-2:

Black to play

Puzzle-3:

White to play

Puzzle-4:

Black to play

Puzzle-5:

Black to play

If you would like to solve the positions in an interactive format please visit here:

These puzzles demonstrate how to provoke weaknesses effectively and set up opportunities for long-term positional dominance. Solutions and insights will be provided in Episode 20, where Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara will guide you through each position.

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!

Feel free to submit your feedback, questions, and suggestions for future episodes through this Google Form.

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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