Chess Tactics 101, Lesson # 2

When thinking through tactical ideas it is always important to consider how to use the lines of influence that each piece to coordinate their interaction.  Here we see a fascinating example of piece coordination at work.

In this position, it appears as though white is losing his light squared bishop.  However, Darga has a tremendous resource to call upon, and it is soon clear that it is actually black who is lost.

Note how white’s pieces mesh together beautifully to finish the game.

Comments

[Smitty]

Hey Todd, where have you been? Must be quite busy.

I hope the Foxwoods Tournament didn't turn you off from chess for a while.

[James Todhunter]

Hi Smitty,

Not at all. I've just been tied up for a bit.

Jim

[Chess]

This is absolutely cool if we can see the moves how the black won this game.