In cycle eight of the 2016 big showdown, GM Sergey Karjakin had different opportunities to touch off the match against GM Magnus Carlsen. It was a story of three one-square moves:  Karjakin's win, the primary definitive session of the match, slung him into the lead, 4.5-3.5, with just four rounds to go.

Three Games have been played at the 2016 World Chess Championship till now and the score is tied at 1.5-1.5. Although all games were hard fought, neither player was able to make the decisive breakthrough. We bring you a short summary of all three games -

Do you find yourself getting a good position only to spoil it by missing a simple tactic?  How about getting a promising attack but failing to find a forced mate or win of material? Here are five simple tips will help to sharpen your tactical eye.