Nh4 OR Nxe5 ???????????????

Danny King is now up to number 17 in his, "What happens next?" series. 
He could make it harder by not giving any options.
What would you decide here?

Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

FIRST LEAGUE MATCH

Tonight`s result. A very exciting finish on board 3 decided the match, both players fought until the end, sadly one had to loose. 
Ballynafeigh/B 2 Belfast South 3 

This is the position from my game with Damien.  Black to move, sadly black missed Cunning Plan A and had to settle for Cunning Plan D, according to Rybka analysis.

Samuel 20:3 And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.

STUDY POSITION 3

White to move.

Ecclesiastes 12:12

And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

HERE IS AN INTERESTING INSTRUCTIONAL AID

Discovered this fascination chess tool after reading Chessbase earlier today.
The whole thing is available on a Youtube channel. It is by Danny King.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Here is the answer I choose, though I did not spend much time looking at, I must add, I just wanted to find the answer.

 

Ecclesiastes 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

THE POWER PLAY SHOW

Chessbase are highlighting Danny King`s "Power play shows."  


These shows are well worth watching, I have listened to quite a few since starting my new subscription.  They are available to watch anytime, you do not have to catch the live broadcast.


The position below is a trailer for tonight`s show. You have to find the best way for white to continue. Black has just played Bb7.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

STUDY POSITION 2

This is from a game I played earlier against Rybka Sparring. Black has just played Kh7 then the light started flashing for white. I failed to find the recommended move and the received the,  "Rybka missed something award!" 

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

ENDGAME STUDY 1

It is white to move. I have just discovered a few hours ago this is a win for white.
It is an endgame study which came with Rybka. Naturally I had to ask Rybka how it was done! 
Had to draw a knight and bishop endgame one time because I did not know the technique to win it!

Have also downloaded this. "Excelling at Positional Chess: How the Best Players Plan and Manoeuvre." It was recommended by Michael last night.

He also recommends a line for white against the French defence which MAY work against humans but MAY NOT be so successful against computer programmes!

Martin Kelly is quietly confident ahead of tomorrow night`s game against Lagan.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

CHESS TRAINING GAME 1

This is a training position from a Chessbase Opening Encyclopedia. It gives the question; "Black`s King is still in the center, how can white exploit this?"

What makes it interesting is the fact the recommendations given when the game was published may not be the best according to the latest engines. So you have to work it out yourself.  It is not simply a "find mate in three or four" position.

White may have one or two best moves in every continuation!

The postion is from a real game but I have not given the players or location.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

STUDY POSITION 1

This is the first training position taken from Dvoretsky`s Analytical Manual.  He urges his readers to try playing this initial position from both sides against strong players, presumably a computer programme would do nicely. First as white then as black. 

He supplies about 12 pages of analysis on this position alone.  It is white to move.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES 1

This is a game at Sparring level against Rybka.  At move 22 the light started flashing for black. I could not find the correct move! Can you?

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The first lesson you learn, is how to resist the temptation to smash your computer when you see what you have missed?

Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

DANNY KING GAME LECTURE

This was a game Danny King used to illustrate the theme of one of his lectures on Playchess.com You had to find how black played from move 40.

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Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

CHESS PUZZLE TEST POST

This was posted to see if it works or not. It is supposed to automatically load a new puzzle every day. It seems if you click on the board you will see it in a bigger window.

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Ecclesiastes 12:12 (1611 King James Bible)
And further, by these, my sonne, be admonished: of making many bookes there is no end, and much studie is a wearinesse of the flesh.