Game of the Week 3/52

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Chess Analysis Puzzle Tournament Over the board

Welcome back to the Game of the Week! Emin Ohanyan and Artur Davtyan start with a rare opening that quickly leads to a very complex middlegame. Black spends much of the game down a rook, the kings face constant threats, and both sides have to navigate time pressure. Sharp ideas and tactical shots keep the game interesting, and in the end Black manages to win the endgame despite being behind in material. A lot to learn from this one.

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. Can you see what happens after Qxg5? Try calculating a few moves ahead and evaluate this move.
BLACK TO MOVE. Take a look at f6 versus g6. Which move would you choose, and what’s your reasoning?
WHITE TO MOVE. What is the idea behind c5?
WHITE TO MOVE. Can White play Nxb6? Dig deeper.
WHITE TO MOVE. Make a decision between Nc7 and Rf1.
BLACK TO MOVE. What is objectively the best move to play in this position?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best move.
WHITE TO MOVE. Find the best move.
WHITE TO MOVE. What should White do?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best move.

The game was played in round 5 of Armenian Championship Highest League 2026, 17. 1. 2026
between GM Ohanyan (2489) and IM Davtyan (2488)

https://lichess.org/study/KsaulVSh/qbtywzzm#1

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