Coaching theme: The Art of Deflection
Today, the Ulster Rapidplay Chess Champion Danny Roberts sent me an excellent game and it’s a perfect example for a coaching theme on the technique of ‘Deflection’.
After studying the short game, visualise yourself playing in this style and try to use deflection in your next online game.
In this 22 move game Danny is White and his Ukrainian opponent plays the Rubinstein variation of the French Defence. Danny expertly eliminates his opponent’s minor pieces around the Black Kingside.
Please play through the game below to see the powerful technique Danny employs in the game:
https://www.chess.com/live/game/7979615565