Endgame tactics. Magnus Carlsen vs Alex Onischuk, 2007.
The endgame in this video was played yesterday in the fifth round of the grandmasters tournament in Biel, Switzerland. Magnus surprises us with a pawn sacrifice and makes use of some tactical ideas to win this endgame in an excellent way. Watch how the future world champion wins this game:
July 29, 2007 at 11:35 am
It almost looks like a composition. Very impressive!
July 30, 2007 at 3:42 am
Hello Majnu,
Another excellent video! I’ve learned something from all of them and I look forward to the next one.
Xenophon
July 31, 2007 at 9:09 pm
That young boy really has some endgame knowlegde.
August 8, 2007 at 4:15 pm
I really enjoy your blog, and have learned something from each post. Thanks! …Rich
November 6, 2007 at 4:50 pm
This endgame is a chess coaches dream. In 10 moves pawn majorities, pinning, discovered attack, Prophylaxis, removal of the guard, and counting is covered.
November 6, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Yes Brian, this is indeed a very educative endgame.
If you are a chess coach feel free to use the video.