Game of the Week 14/52
Welcome to Game of the Week #14 from the FIDE Women Candidates Tournament! This is a sharp Italian Game where White introduced an early novelty and built up a strong initiative on the kingside. The game quickly became very tactical, with both sides creating chances under pressure in a complex middlegame full of swings. In the end, Black handled the complications more accurately and converted the advantage after visually striking sequence.If you’re here to sharpen your skills and really work on your chess, try solving the next 5 positions before diving into the analysis. But if you’re just here for fun and want to enjoy the game, feel free to scroll straight to the full breakdown. Have fun!
BLACK TO MOVE. Black is a pawn down in this position. How should he continue?
WHITE TO MOVE. Find the best continuation for White.
BLACK TO MOVE. How can Black punish White ́s play?
WHITE TO MOVE. Should White play Qxh5 or Qxd5?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find a best continuation for Black.
The game was played in round 3 of FIDE Candidates 2026, 31. 3. 2026
between GM Tan (2535) and GM Lagno (2508)
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