PogChamps 3 Chess Puzzles: Days 11 and 12
Days 11 and 12 of PogChamps 3 presented by GRIP6 showed us once more how fast players can improve if they put in the work. Every player who took their time to study chess before or even throughout the event showed tremendous growth.
Ludwig vs. Sardoche
Sardoche beat Ludwig to advance to the finals of the championship bracket. One of the closest and most incredible matches in PogChamps history came down to a fork by Sardoche and a miscalculated tactic by Ludwig in the tiebreaks.
Game 1, Puzzle 1 - Sardoche to play
Game 1, Puzzle 2 - Ludwig to play
Game 1, Puzzle 3 - Ludwig to play
Game 3, Puzzle 1 - Sardoche to play
Tubbo vs. CodeMiko
Tubbo beat CodeMiko in a match marked by time trouble in the first game and an early decisive blunder in the second one.
Game 1, Puzzle 1 - Tubbo to play
Game 1, Puzzle 2 - Tubbo to play
Game 1, Puzzle 3 - Tubbo to play
MrBeast vs. Michelle Khare
Michelle Khare's hard work paid off as she beat MrBeast to face Pokimane in the consolation bracket's semifinals. One of the hardest-working participants in the tournament, Michelle's game has significantly improved.
Game 1, Puzzle 1 - Michelle to play
Game 1, Puzzle 2 - MrBeast to play
Game 1, Puzzle 3 - Michelle to play
Michelle said in her post-match interview that she had studied rook-and-king checkmates before the match but still had trouble. Make sure you know how to deliver this crucial mate.
Game 2, Puzzle 1 - MrBeast to play
Game 2, Puzzle 2 - Michelle to play
Pokimane vs. Michelle Khare
Michelle once more reaped the rewards of hard labor in her match against Pokimane. The HBO presenter defeated Poki, who also showed tremendous improvement over the past few weeks.
Game 1, Puzzle 1 - Pokimane to play
Game 2, Puzzle 1 - Pokimane to play
Game 2, Puzzle 2 - Michelle to play
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