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Gallery of masters / Jan-Krzysztof Duda

1998– · Poland

Jan-Krzysztof Duda

Brave counterattack

Jan-Krzysztof Duda is one of the most outstanding Polish chess players of the 21st century. In 2021, he won the FIDE World Cup, eliminating Magnus Carlsen along the way.

For beginners one practical idea

Illustration of: Jan-Krzysztof Duda
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The most important lesson

Immunity

When your opponent attacks, don't just defend yourself. See if you can create a threat on the other side of the board or attack his undefended piece.

Try applying this principle to a real game. The game will run without an account.

Try it in game

Play the idea

One move to start

Make the first move that best fits the lessons of this profile. This simple exercise allows you to immediately put history into practice.

Select a pawn or piece and then the target square.

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Rivals and contemporaries

Sources and scope

Biographical facts were checked based on the material: FIDE. The description of the style and the lesson are Szachmaty's own educational material. The portrait is a marked illustration and does not imply cooperation or authorization of this person.

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