Game of the Week 4/52
Welcome to this week’s Game of the Week! This game comes from the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, a long-standing event that chess fans follow every January and one where strong, fighting games are the norm. The game between Vladimir Fedoseev and Gukesh D is a great example of this. What starts as a solid Queen’s Gambit structure gradually turns into a sharp strategic battle, where one inaccurate plan in the middlegame allows Black to seize the initiative. Gukesh’s energetic counterplay, strong sense for piece activity, and precise tactical decisions make this game especially instructive.If you’re here to sharpen your skills and really work on your chess, try solving the next 6 positions before diving into the analysis. But if you’re just here for fun and want to enjoy the game, feel free to scroll straight to the full breakdown. Have fun!
BLACK TO MOVE. White strikes in the center with the move e4. How should Black respond correctly?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best continuation for Black
WHITE TO MOVE. What is the best square for White ́s rook?
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best move + short term plan for Black
BLACK TO MOVE. Find the best continuation
BLACK TO MOVE. Find a decisive blow.
The game was played in round 8 of Tata Steel Chess 2026, 25. 1. 2026
between GM Fedoseev (2705) and GM Gukesh (2754)
https://lichess.org/study/KsaulVSh/bJ0ybJd5#1
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!
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