SPOT ON CHESS PUZZLES: Two to grow on US MEN'S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

SPOT ON CHESS PUZZLES: Two to grow on from round 3 of the US MEN'S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Today being a rest day, with US Chess Championship action resuming tomorrow, I decided to look at two tactical positions from round three. No games today, just puzzles positions.

Puzzle one is Jeffrey Xiong with the white pieces taking on top rated and defending Champion Fabiano Caruana. Rated for Beginner or Casual Chess Players. Then Puzzle two is from Hans Make "International Man of Chess Mystery" Niemann battling Sam Shankland. Sam wins a Donnybrook and is after four rounds tied with Mishra and Niemann for second place at two and half points each. Fabiano Caruana is half a point to the good on three points, two wins and two draws. The second player or the competitor with the Black Pieces ends up winning these games today.

Thanks for watching! Enjoy the chessboard hostilities and as always play your best moves in the game of life! See you later on down the time line! ~ S.