Wednesday Workout: World Rapid and Blitz, Pt. 4 (Holt versus Mamedyarov)

This week, we conclude our series on the 2023 World Rapid and Blitz and Women's World Rapid and Blitz championships, with a particular focus on highlights from American players. All six of todays puzzles come from variations or the game moves between GM Conrad Holt and GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the third round of the 2023 World Rapid Championship.

Vishy Anand: “If I played a game like this, I would publish a book just of this game!”
“I have no idea what’s going on!”
“Is this even a position, I mean what is this?”
“This game was a masterpiece!”
“I have just been blown away. It started with the game of the day, and a few… pic.twitter.com/hQoyrU92R8

— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 26, 2023

Commenting live, GM Vishwanathan Anand could not find the words to express his amazement. See why for yourself!

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