We bring to the cover of PDR-163 the great master Jaime Santos. The 26-year-old from León has achieved his greatest triumph, proclaiming himself European champion in the speedway. Jaime himself tells us about his best game. He was joined by Àlvar Alonso, who signed an excellent 4th place in Blitz. The Catalan GM signs a complete chronicle of the championships.
For his part, the Dutch number one, Anish Giri, was finally a prophet in his homeland and scored his first victory in the 85th edition of the Tata Steel tournament, in Wijk aan Zee. Abdusattorov finished second and was the great cheerleader of the race, while Magnus Carlsen "only" managed to finish third. The extensive chronicle of the Dutch tournament is signed by GM Miguel Santos, who also comments on the "triple world crown" that, for the third time, the Norwegian genius obtained by imposing himself with authority at the world rapid and blitz held in Almaty (Kazakhstan). Already at national level, GM Pepe Cuenca comments on his victory at the Festival of Sea Rockets (Almería) and MF Jorge Ramírez the strongest Chessable Sunway Sitges, where GM Kiril Alekseenko took the win.
And behind the covers comes a symphony of articles on a wide variety of topics. Judge for yourselves: Ode to the intermediate move, in which GM Alvar Alonso comments on his "immortal" play. Playing the India de Rey!, where GM Miguel Illescas gives us an amazing opening repertoire. The exclusive interview with Jaime Santos, by George I. Married waterman and couldn't miss it. Masterclass of strategy, led by MF Màxim Ventura, where he breaks up a master class of training with GM Miguel Illescas.
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Summary of PDR-163
06 Mailbox and Contest
07 Bell of GiriGM Miguel Santos
15 Triple Crown by Carlsen
GM Miguel Santos
24 Rapid and blitz Europeans
GM Jaime Santos and GM Àlvar Alonso
32 Rockets Chess Festival 2023
GM Pepe Cuenca
36 Chessable Sunway Sitges 2023
MF Jorge Ramírez
41 Ode to the middle move
GM Àlvar Alonso
44 plays the King's Indian!
GM Miguel Illescas
52 Interview with Jaime Santos
George I. Married waterman
60 Masterclass in strategy
MF Maxime Ventura
65 The Hidden Talent of Winawer
Jose Luis Torrego
68 Three key tips (2)
GM Ivan Salgado
70 Play by play
GM Miguel Santos
74 Réti - Grau and a failed Lucena
It 's Mario Tallarico
76 Making use of databases
It 's Isaac Lozano
82 Ferdinand IV reigns in Argentina
Carlos Ilardo and the GM Fernando Peralta
86 Fraudulent positions
It 's Miguel Ambrona
90 Masterclass final practical (2)
GM Daniel Alsina
94 Tactical test
GM Miguel Illescas
98 Advances made by PDR-164