Chess with Sam Collins

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu

European Club Cup 2017

Globus won the European Club Cup in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of a field including three Irish teams from Adare, Gonzaga and Benildus. Azerbaijan’s top GM, Shakhriyar Mamedayrov, was Globus’ top performer, scoring 4/5 on board two and increasing his rating close to the magical 2800 level.

1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e3 Nf6 4.Bxc4 e6 5.Nf3 c5 6.0–0 a6 7.b3 b5

Gaining space on the ...