Gottuk: Instruktive Schachendspiele aus der Praxis buchpakete of maneuvering and finding the

of maneuvering and finding the best squares for your pieces

The wealth of original and dynamic options in every main line proves that the French continues to be a highly intriguing defence that is very much alive

Blumenfeld Gambit

Researched by Vlastimil Fiala

Gottuk: Instruktive Schachendspiele aus der Praxis buchpakete of maneuvering and finding theWinning a major title is not always the result of a spectacular attacking game, but sometimes a delicate victory in the endgame. Grandmaster Matthias Blbaum became European Champion in 2022 because he managed to get the best out of difficult endgames. In addition to intuition and strong nerves, in depth knowledge of theoretically important positions and knowledge of important principles in the endgame are indispensable in the final phase of the game.