Malcolm Pein on…The Dutch Delight
Malcolm Pein returns to his coverage of the Tata Steel Masters in today’s Daily Telegraph chess column. The tournament had a surprise winner and today’s game shows him in powerful action. Malcolm Pein on…The Dutch Delight Jorden van Foreest was the surprise star act at the Tata Steel Masters, becoming the first Dutch winner of their […]
Malcolm Pein on…Jorden van Foreest’s Big Game
Today’s Daily Telegraph column continues Malcolm Pein’s coverage of the Tata Steel Masters with an examination of Jorden van Foreest’s fabulous game in the last round. Malcolm Pein on…Jorden van Foreest’s Big Game A spectacular final-round victory for Jorden van Foreest saw the Dutch number two take the clubhouse lead on 8.5/13 at the Tata Steel Masters. Long-time leader […]
Malcolm Pein on…Giri’s Pressure
Today’s Daily Telegraph column continues Malcolm Pein’s coverage of the Tata Steel Masters with a look at Anish Giri’s pressure as the tournament reaches its closing stages. Malcolm Pein on…Giri’s Pressure Not for the first time in his career, Anish Giri faltered under pressure and was unable to close out victory after outplaying Alireza Firouzja at the Tata Steel Masters. Giri […]
Malcolm Pein on…Piano Practice
Malcolm Pein’s coverage of the Tata Steel Masters continues in today’s Daily Telegraph column. Chess and music have often been linked and Malcolm explains the importance of Piano practice. Malcolm Pein on…Piano Practice The venerable Giuoco Piano remains popular with the elite and was even seen on the top two boards in round 11 at the […]
Malcolm Pein on…Carlsen’s Fluctuating Fortunes
Today’s Daily Telegraph column continues Malcolm Pein’s coverage of the Tata Steel Masters and examines Magnus Carlsen’s fluctuating fortunes. The game of the day sees the World Champion defeat the luckless Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in style. Malcolm Pein on…Carlsen’s Fluctuating Fortunes Magnus Carlsen, most unusually, never hit top form at the Tata Steel Masters. Possibly he struggled to adjust to over-the-board chess […]
Malcolm Pein on…Giri’s Edge at the Tata Steel Masters
Today’s Daily Telegraph column continues Malcolm Pein’s coverage of the Tata Steel Masters. World Champion Magnus Carlsen is a little off the pace this time but Candidate Anish Giri is showing fine form. Malcolm Pein on…Giri’s Edge A remarkable round at the Tata Steel Masters saw tail-ender Alexander Donchenko quickly build up a huge position as Black against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, who remains out […]
Malcolm Pein on…The Botvinnik System
Malcolm Pein starts the week by catching up with the Tata Steel Masters in today’s Daily Telegraph column. The main game features an interesting battle in the Botvinnik System and there is also an opportunity to test your strength in a major-piece ending. Malcolm Pein on…The Botvinnik System Hats off to the organisers of the Tata […]
Malcolm Pein on…Caruana’s King’s Indian
Malcolm Pein continues his coverage of the Tata Steel Masters in today’s Daily Telegraph chess column, with an examination of Caruana’s King’s Indian Defense. Malcolm Pein on…Caruana’s King’s Indian Fabiano Caruana threw out the King’s Indian rule book and scored a remarkable victory at the Tata Steel Masters. The American former world title challenger joined Anish Giri and 17-year-old prodigy […]
Malcolm Pein on…The Tata Teens
Malcolm Pein reports on the sweet successes of the Tata Teens in today’s Daily Telegraph chess column, as he continues his coverage of the Tata Steel Masters. A lemon from the World Champion ensured Andrey Esipenko did not have a fruitless day. Malcolm Pein on…The Tata Teens There was a teenage rampage at the Tata Steel Masters as Magnus Carlsen […]
Malcolm Pein on…Tata Steel’s Decisive Games
Today’s Daily Telegraph chess column returns to the action of the Tata Steel Masters, as Malcolm brings news of five decisive games. Not for the first time in this event, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave discovers that poison can be deadly. Malcolm Pein on…Tata Steel’s Decisive Games A stirring seventh round with five decisive games saw Jorden van Foreest take a share of […]
Malcolm Pein on…Retaining the Lead
Malcolm Pein continues his coverage of the Tata Steel Masters in today’s Daily Telegraph chess column, reporting on the art of retaining the lead in the tournament. The game of the day shows the first win for Jorden van Foreest. Hmm…remember that name! Malcolm Pein on…Retaining the Lead Nils Grandelius retained the lead on 4/6 at Wijk aan Zee after a […]
Malcolm Pein on…Drawing the Poison
Malcolm Pein returns to his coverage of the Tata Steel Masters for today’s Daily Telegraph chess column, with a lesson on drawing the poison from one of the sharpest of all Sicilian lines. Malcolm Pein on…Drawing the Poison Nils Grandelius regained the lead of the Tata Steel Masters by demolishing Candidate and world number five […]