TACTICAL METHODS OF MODERN CHESS - BY SERGEY IVANOV

TACTICAL METHODS OF MODERN CHESS

BY SERGEY IVANOV

1. ATTRACTION

2. DISTRACTION

3. REMOVAL OF DEFENDER

4. CROSSING

5. OVERWORK

6. BLOCKADE

7. SQUARE CLEARANCE

8. ZUGZWANG

9. INTERMEDIATE MOVE

10. COUNTER STRIKE

11. MATING NET

12. SMOTHERED MATE

13. DISCOVERED CHECK

14. PIN

15. LAST RANK MATE

16. BREAKING OF PIN'S PAWN COVER

17. DOUBLE ATTACK

18. PASSED PAWN

19. HALF – A – PIN

20. DISCOVERED ATTACK

21. REPEATING MOVES

22. STALEMATE

23. POSITIONAL DRAW

16 SKILLS AND STRENGTHS POSSESSED TO A HIGH DEGREE BY CHESS MASTERS

16 SKILLS AND STRENGTHS POSSESSED TO A HIGH DEGREE BY CHESS MASTERS

AROUND 1920 THERE WAS A SOVIET STUDY OF CHESS MASTERS THAT REVEALED

16 SKILLS AND STRENGTHS THAT THE MASTERS POSSESSED TO A HIGH DEGREE

1. A GOOD RESERVE OF PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND GOOD GENERAL HEALTH

2. STRONG NERVES

3. SELF – CONTROL

4. ABILITY TO DISTRIBUTE ATTENTION OVER MANY FACTORS

5. ABILITY TO PERCEIVE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIPS (PATTERNS)

6. A CONTEMPLATIVE TURN OF MOOD

7. A HIGH LEVEL OF INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT

8. ABILITY TO THINK OBJECTIVELY

9. ABILITY TO THINK CONCRETELY

10. A POWERFUL MEMORY

11. POWER OF SYNTHETICAL THOUGHT AND IMAGINATION

12. COMBINATIVE ABILITY

13. A DISCIPLINED WILL

14. A HIGHLY ACTIVE INTELLECT

15. DISCIPLINED EMOTIONS

16. SELF – CONFIDENCE

CHESS OLYMPIADS

CHESS OLYMPIAD

YEAR HOST CITY COUNTRY

1924 m PARIS FRANCE

(1ST UNOFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)

THE CHESS OLYMPIAD

1926 m BUDAPEST HUNGARY

(2ND UNOFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)

THE TEAM TOURNAMENT

1927 m LONDON UNITED KINGDOM

(1ST OFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)

1928 2ND m HAGUE NETHERLANDS

1930 3RD m HAMBURG GERMANY

1931 4TH m PRAGUE CZECHOSLOVAKIA

1933 5TH m FOLKESTONE UNITED KINGDOM

1935 6TH m WARSAW POLAND

1936 m MUNICH GERMANY

(3RD UNOFFICIAL CHESS OLYMPIAD)

1937 7TH m STOCKHOLM SWEDEN

1939 8TH m BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA

1950 9TH m DUBROVNIK YUGOSLAVIA

1952 10TH m HELSINKI FINLAND

1954 11TH m AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

1956 12TH m MOSCOW USSR

1958 13TH m MUNICH WEST GERMANY

1960 14TH m LEIPZIG EAST GERMANY

1962 15TH m VARNA BULGARIA

1963 m SPLIT YUGOSLAVIA

1964 16TH m TEL AVIV ISRAEL

1966 17TH m HAVANA CUBA

1966 w OBERHAUSEN WEST GERMANY

1968 18TH m LUGANO SWITZERLAND

1970 19TH m SIEGEN WEST GERMANY

1972 20TH m/w SKOPJE YUGOSLAVIA

1974 21ST m NICE FRANCE

1976 22ND m/w HAIFA ISRAEL

1976 m TRIPOLI LIBYA

(AGAINST CHESS OLYMPIAD)

1978 23RD m/w BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA

1980 24TH m/w LA VALETTA MALTA

1982 25TH m/w LUCERNE SWITZERLAND

1984 26TH m/w THESSALONIKI GREECE

1986 27TH m/w DUBAI UAE

1988 28TH m/w THESSALONIKI GREECE

1990 29TH m/w NOVI SAD YUGOSLAVIA

1992 30TH m/w MANILA PHILIPPINES

1994 31ST m/w MOSCOW RUSSIA

1996 32ND m/w YEREVAN ARMENIA

1998 33TH m/w ELISTA KALMYKIA

2000 34TH m/w ISTANBUL TURKEY

2002 35TH m/w BLED SLOVENIA

2004 36TH m/w CALVIA,MAJORCA SPAIN

2006 37TH m/w TURIN ITALY

2008 38TH m/w DRESDEN GERMANY

2010 39TH m/w KHANTY – MANSIYSK RUSSIA

2012 40TH m/w ISTANBUL TURKEY

2014 41ST m/w TROMSO NORWAY

2016 42ND m/w BAKU AZERBAIJAN

CHESS POEMS (QUENTAINS) - WRITTEN BY ERWIN L. CARAG

CHESS POEMS (QUENTAINS)

WRITTEN BY ERWIN L. CARAG

.CHESS GAME

Chess game

I play, I win

Sometimes I lose, but lessons learned

I sacrifice, I teach

Avoid vice, goals reached

Sincere heart is what every chessplayer

needs from the start.

.GOD's CALL

God's call

(Analyze !)

What is your role?

Every move must have a purpose

So in life, think of a worthy cause

Life's uncertain, similar to 64 squares.

.WHAT's NEXT

What's next?

Play your very best.

Solving all of life's tests

by applying the chess principles

We're Caissa;s adherents.

(To God's commandments)

we are disciples.

.THE CLOCK

The clock

We're brothers – white, black

We all need time to think

'Cause we're living for planet's sake

Coordinate the pieces in actions we make.

.PIN ! WIN !

Pin ! Win !

Traps must be seen

Avoid dirty tricks and stay clean

|Be a sport and a fine gentleman

Play hard! And pray to God!

Thy will be done.

.ATTACKS AND DEFENSES

Attacks. Defenses

God's gifts – skills, senses

Put into use, be alert.

Before it's late, we won't get hurt.

Chess equals life. Win. Lose. Give. Take.

Attack. Defense. Checkmate.

.PAWNS! PAWNS!

Pawns. Pawns.

Like ants. Small soldiers.

Similar in appearance.

(Different in functions.)

Pawns will never be a king, for sure.

(Isolated? Lonely? Cheer up!)

Promote yourself for a better future!

.64 SQUARES

64 Squares

Who's my opponent?

(Where?)

Opposing chairs. Let's play it fair.

Don't be nervous, you can't stand the stare?!

Look at the chessboard – he's attacking me.

Say a prayer!

.ZERO. DEFAULT

Zero. Default.

It is my fault.

Play every game, even without a chance.

That's how we learn, always have fighting stance.

Don't quit. Be a winner.

Thrive for the best result.

. (Beginner's Lament)

STALEMATE. DRAW

(Opponent) – Stalemate. Draw.

No space to move!

(Beginner) – I have a king and a queen.

He owns a solitary king. Not a win!

I'm a beginner. Must study to improve

my game. Shame!

MILOS PAVLOVIC VS. MAGNUS CARLSEN

MILOS PAVLOVIC VS. MAGNUS CARLSEN

ALEXANDER ALEKHINE VS. FREDERICK YATES

GM BORIS GELFAND VS. GM HIKARU NAKAMURA

ERWIN L. CARAG (NM / IA)

ERWIN L. CARAG (NM / IA)

ERWIN L. CARAG AVATAR

ERWIN L. CARAG AVATAR

ERWIN L. CARAG

ERWIN L. CARAG

CHESS PUZZLE 1

4TH ASEAN PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORT OLYMPIAD (APSSO) CHESS TOURNAMENT
NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2010
JAKARTA, INDONESIA

COACH ERWIN L. CARAG, MARIE ANTOINETTE SAN DIEGO, STEPHEN ROME E. PANGILINAN, DARYL UNIX R. SAMANTILA, RHAL M. SOL CRUZ, JR.

THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS / QUALITIES FOR BEING A GOOD CHESSPLAYER

THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS / QUALITIES FOR BEING A GOOD CHESSPLAYER
ACCORDING TO NM ERWIN L. CARAG (IA)


1. thorough knowledge of the game of CHESS
2. sharp intellect and memory
3. good mathematical and analytical ability
4. good decision-making (assessment and judgment)
5. ability to concentrate and think – focused, resourceful, innovative, full of ideas
6. personal discipline
7. healthy mind, heart and body – endurance, resistance, stamina
good mood, fighting spirit, courage, strong nerves, positive thinking
8. drug-free (not drug dependent)
against vices and other social ills of the society
9. honest, reliable and dependable – good-natured, clear conscience

fair in play, with integrity
10. displays true sportsmanship, humble and a fine individual (gentleman / lady)
a. gracious in defeat, magnanimous in victory
b. not boastful
c. cool head
d. Defeat means lessons are to be learned.
It is not bad to be defeated.
It is bad to stay defeated.
CHESS IS A SPORT (GAME).
11. well-mannered, respectful of the rights of others, has good personal virtues
observes proper chess conduct and etiquettes, follows rules

and regulations to the fullest
12. presentable, observes cleanliness, good grooming

follows dress code
health and environment-friendly, hygienic
13. punctual, always present, time-conscious, not tardy
on time, beats deadlines, no cramming, always prepared
14. competitive and plays with inspiration – healthy chess competition
15. friendly with chess acquaintances
Chess is beneficial because it fosters goodwill and camaraderie among chessplayers.
16. understands that chess is played worldwide (global, universal)
by different languages, cultures and races
patriotic but not individualistic
good teammanship (teamwork), unity despite of personal differences
17. possesses good study habits and work ethics
proper approach to the game of chess – scientific, holistic research
studious, hard worker, patient, willing to learn, coachable
CHESS IS A SCIENCE.
18. no elitist-star complex, reasonable, level-headed, broad-minded, open-minded
19. generous, not selfish or greedy, always willing to share ideas
20. uses chess to educate others
CHESS IS AN EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOL.
21. knows that chess is a medium for self-expression and personal style
Even the visually impaired (blind) and the physically challenged

(handicapped) can play chess.
-appreciates the aesthetic elements of chess
CHESS IS AN ART.
22. good role model
23. good chess servant
a. ability to sacrifice
b. apply the chess lessons and principles in everyday life (good values)
c. teach, promote and propagate chess for the benefit of the youth

and the future generation
d. Chess benefits mankind. Chess makes people happy.
24. love of chess – interest, enthusiasm, intensity, involvement, commitment
25. love of Christ, God (God-fearing chessplayer)
Chess is a wonderful gift from God and the excellent talent and skills

in playing chess must be nurtured.