Game of the Week 11/52
Welcome to this week’s Game of the Week! It was a quiet week in serious games among 2400+ players, but this encounter from the Closed GM tournament in Stockholm stood out. The character of the game was largely decided by White, who chose an ambitious path with a bold capture on h7. From that moment, Black had to respond actively, generating threats and seeking counterplay. The game then evolved into a rich tactical battle, full of instructive ideas, until a decisive exchange sacrifice ultimately decided the outcome. A fascinating and highly instructive game, packed with motifs worth studying for players at any level.If you’re here to sharpen your skills and really work on your chess, try solving the next 10 positions before diving into the analysis. But if you’re just here for fun and want to enjoy the game, feel free to scroll straight to the full breakdown. Have fun!
BLACK TO MOVE. How would you evaluate the resulting position? What should Black play?
BLACK TO MOVE. How would you approach this position? How should Black handle it? What threats does White have?
WHITE TO MOVE. How would you evaluate the position? What should White play?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best continuation.
BLACK TO MOVE. Which candidate moves does Black have? What would you play in the game?
WHITE TO MOVE. Find the best continuation for White
WHITE TO MOVE. Is it safe for White to capture the pawn on e5? How problematic is the check on g4?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best continuation.
BLACK TO MOVE. Make a decision between Qd6 and Qc5. What would you play and why?
WHITE TO MOVE. Is there a way for White to put up some resistance?
The game was played in round 6 of Hotel Stockholm North by First hotels young talents , 12. 3. 2026
between IM Olsen (2456) and IM Mayank (2478)
Thanks so much for following along! I hope you enjoyed the game and the key lessons it offers. If you have an idea for Game of the Week feel free to send me a message on Lichess. I’d love to hear your suggestions!
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