Game of the Week 1/52

If you’re here to improve and really work on your chess, take a shot at the next 10 positions before checking the analysis. But if you’re just here for fun and want to go through the game, feel free to scroll straight to the full breakdown. Enjoy!
BLACK TO MOVE. The g7 square is a real problem, and tactics around it are looming like dark clouds. How should Black handle it? Try to spot the difference between Ne8 and Nh5. What would you play, and why?
BLACK TO MOVE. How would you evaluate the position? What should Black play, and why?
WHITE TO MOVE. Is it possible for White to capture on h5? What’s your assessment of the final position?
WHITE TO MOVE. How should White continue the attack?
WHITE TO MOVE. Find the winning idea.
BLACK TO MOVE. Black is up two pieces, yet trouble is brewing over him. Still, there’s potential to create threats against White’s king. What move would you play?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the winning idea.
BLACK TO MOVE. Make a decision between Kh7 and Kg6 and evaluate its consequences.
WHITE TO MOVE. Find the winning idea.
BLACK TO MOVE. Find a final move for Black to stabilize his position.

The game was played in round 3 of 2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship, 3. 1. 2026
between GM Parkhov (2499) and GM Bruzon Batista (2543)

Thanks so much for following along! I hope you enjoyed the game and the key lessons it offers. If you have an idea for Game of the Week feel free to send me a message on Lichess. I’d love to hear your suggestions!