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(1)
Plachetka,J (2441) - Berkes,F (2511) [E14]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (4), 06.05.2002
Black
to play.
White is fighting to survive, the black pawn on c2 is his
nemesis. How did Black finish him off?
(2)
Horvath,A (2464) - Priehoda,V (2425) [C19]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (4), 06.05.2002
White
to move
Black has just avoided a queen exchange with 22...Qd8-c8.
Why was this an embarrassing blunder?
(3)
Gross,D (2470) - Sarno,S (2399) [B09]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (4), 06.05.2002
White
to play
Black just captured an advanced white pawn (26...Qd8xPd7).
But he was punished with a sharp tactical shot.
(4)
Rasik,V (2424) - Isonzo,D (2360) [C03]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (4), 06.05.2002
White
to play
White has just played 31.Qd1-d2, and Black carelessly answered
with 31...Ne7-c6.
Now White can force an immediate resignation.
(5)
Plachetka,J (2441) - Golubovic,B (2462) [A29]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (6), 08.05.2002
White
to play
White has sacrificed a rook and the exchange.
How can he now win material back and draw the game?
(6)
Borgo,G (2418) - Pavasovic,D (2567) [D45]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (6), 08.05.2002
Black
to play
Black has a devastating attack, where many moves will win.
Which is the most elegant and decisive method?
(8)
Jirka,J (2398) - Gozzoli,Y (2313) [E07]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (6), 08.05.2002
White
to play
Black's king is very precariously posted, and none of his pieces
is properly defended. How can White capitalise on this?
(9)
Berkes,F (2511) - Gross,D (2470) [A11]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (7), 09.05.2002
White
to move
Black has just defended the check with 29...Rf8-f7,
and now the white queen is under attack. What should White do?
(10)
Touzane,O (2352) - Jenni,F (2508) [A49]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (7), 09.05.2002
Black
to play
White has just blundered, recapturing a pawn on f4 with his e-pawn
instead of the g-pawn. Which tactical shot did he overlook?
(13)
Horvath,A (2464) - Brumen,D (2408) [C18]
Mitropa Cup Leipzig GER (8), 10.05.2002
White
to play
With his king on d6 Black is "dead meat".
What is the most ruthless way for White to complete the execution?
Solutions
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