PogChamps 3 Chess Puzzles: Day 3
PogChamps 3 presented by GRIP6 continues to surprise us as we see the level of the players getting better by the day. Participants like MoistCr1TiKaL and Ludwig are showing impressive chess growth since the inaugural edition of PogChamps.
Seeing those veterans playing good chess is very inspiring. It shows us that only hard work stands in the way of chess improvement.
So, what are you waiting for? Solve the puzzles below so you can get better, too!
MoistCr1TiKaL vs. CodeMiko
MoistCr1TiKaL had no trouble winning his match against CodeMiko. Cr1TiKaL's coaching sessions with the aggressive GM Daniel Naroditsky surely helped him to find the right tactical shots.
Game 2, Puzzle 1 - MoistCr1TiKaL to play
Ludwig vs. MrBeast
Ludwig and MrBeast bet $10,000 on their match. With such a hefty sum on the line, Ludwig brought his A-game to the match and defeated MrBeast. What was most impressive was Ludwig's ability to spot strong tactics. Watching him analyzing each position was nothing short of remarkable, and I recommend you watch his match to learn the simple yet powerful chess concepts he now understands.
I’ll give you $10,000 if you do
— ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) February 16, 2021
Game 1, Puzzle 1 - MrBeast to play
This is a tough line to find because it tears apart beginner misconceptions about the value of certain pieces. Impressively enough, Ludwig found this line during the game and feared that MrBeast would play it.
Game 1, Puzzle 2 - Ludwig to play
And yes, just in case you were wondering, MrBeast did donate $10,000 to charity after he lost the match.
@LudwigAhgren gg, I donated the $10k like you asked ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NIDOGfxTgm
— MrBeast (@MrBeastYT) February 16, 2021
Myth vs. Sardoche
Sardoche, one of the highest-rated players in the tournament, had no trouble winning the match against Myth.
Game 1, Puzzle 1 - Sardoche to play
Game 1, Puzzle 2 - Sardoche to play
Game 1, Puzzle 3 - Sardoche to play
"When you see a good move, look for a better one," as Emanuel Lasker once said.
Game 2, Puzzle 1 - Sardoche to play
Sardoche found this winning tactic during the game.
Game 2, Puzzle 2 - Sardoche to play
If you want see what actually happened during the third day of PogChamps 3 presented by GRIP6, you can check out Chess.com's report here. For all the information about PogChamps 3, read this guide.
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Could you find the right moves in each of these positions? How difficult was it for you to find them? Leave a comment below to let us know!
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