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Caro, Pirc/Modern, Alekhine & Scandinavian [B01-19] with GM Marian Petrov (Moderators: proustiskeen, Hadron)
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More on 3. h3!? against the 2...Qxd5 Scandi
So after facing 3...Bf5 a number of times, I've found it might be better to NOT defer Nc3 but play it immediately, when White might take advantage of the early development of Black's WSB a number of w...
Started 04/01/24 at 14:19:09 by George Jempty « Pages 1 2 all » |
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Crazy new variation?!
I'm pretty sure this wouldn't qualify to be placed under the French section, but instead here.
1.e4 e6 2.d4 f5!?? How do I come to such ideas? ![]() Anyway, what does everyone think o... Started 12/22/03 at 00:38:36 by nexirae |
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ANYONE PLAY 1 e4 g5 as BLACK HERE ? LET's DISCUSS!
Hi, everyone!
I am wondering if anyone plays 1 e4 g5, the so-called Macho Grob (Basman Defense), or Borg. What do you think of this opening? Please give some lines to discuss. Thanks! Started 03/19/08 at 20:31:11 by Gambit |
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Playing against 1.d4 g6 with no Pirc/King's Indian
After 1.d4 g6, are there any good ways to play against the Modern that don't allow Black to transpose to the Pirc or King's Indian? The only system I know of is transposing to Larry Kaufman's recommen...
Started 07/30/11 at 20:07:32 by Anonymous3 |
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Poll:
Which is riskier-3..Qa5 CC or 4..Bf5 Classical CK?
I guess the question has been asked before a number of times, but I did't find anything among the top 10 results of normal searching.
I'd like to ask someone who really knows a lot about 3..Qa5 S... Started 12/31/08 at 16:49:14 by HoemberChess |
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New Chess videos!
Andrew,
I think it is great that chess opening videos haven't died out yet. I was just wondering what other videos you have in the works? Also, are there any plans of putting some of these o... Started 03/16/03 at 21:00:00 by Jack (Guest) |
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A question 4 Andrew?
Andrew can you tell us if you are still writing some books for Batsford called
"Black Magic Openings" and "White Magic Chess Opening" and if so which openings have you chosen? Started 09/28/03 at 08:11:23 by Kiwi |
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Re: Queenless middle game with target the endgame.
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Any one knows anything about that book :An Explosive Chess Opening Repertoire for Black by Jouni Yrjölä and Jussi Tella, that offers a complete defense to white by playing 1...d6 against just about... I really quite Started 05/06/05 at 18:01:10 by HgMan |
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King's Indian Attack
I was wondering how strong the KIA is against the following defenses:
1. Caro-Kann 2. French 3. Sicilian 4. Pirc From what I have heard (please correct me if I am wrong), the ... Started 06/07/06 at 10:21:01 by Dinomike100 |
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Poll:
Which do you hate the most: Caro-Kann or French?
You play 1. e4
Which reply do you least want to see from Black: 1...c6 the Caro–Kann or 1...e6 the French Defence ? Don't hesitate to post a message to explain why you ha... Started 06/25/14 at 19:37:11 by Marc Benford |
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New line in the Caro Kann Advance?
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Bg5?!
This 4th move by White isn't mentioned in Chess Training Repertiore Moves 4: 200 Openings by Tim Sawyer and I'm wondering if this one had a name yet. Stockfish gi... Started 10/22/20 at 11:15:22 by HagenWatch1 « Pages 1 2 all » |
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What happened with the 1. e4... Forum
- recent discussion is lost
- way of arguing changed from serious analysis to highly speculative statements snake P.S. Hope there is a backup for the lost threads. Started 11/25/05 at 22:51:08 by snakeplissken |
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1.e4 repertoire book?
Hi, I am playing the London. (1.d4 2.Bf4 3.Nf3) but i wanna start with 1.e4. Can you recommend me a book to made a shorter repertoire, i dont mind the lines with = but i dont want to study a lot.<br /...
Started 11/22/09 at 04:06:29 by peon4rey |
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e4 e6 d4 c6
Hello all,
I came across the unusual sequence 1. e4 e6 2. d4 c6 for the first time today. My game continued 3. c4 d5 4. ed cd 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Nf3 with a transposition to the Panov-Botvinnik. A qu... Started 07/25/15 at 16:38:38 by ULIFT |
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Modern or Nimzovitch or somehting else?
I've been playing the Nimzovitch defense (e5 or Kevitz system) for a while now and getting a decent (and fun) game when White goes into the main lines. However, more and more lately I'm running into 2...
Started 08/16/09 at 17:21:09 by Carld |
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Scandinavian vs Caro Kann
As I understand it main line Scandinavian is similar to a bf5 caro Kann . so could someone explain to me what are the reasons to play caro Kann instead of Scandinavian which seems to cut out the other...
Started 04/07/12 at 13:39:53 by FischerTal |
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Caro-Kann versus 2..Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qd6 Center-Counter
In what aspects does the C-K offer more than the 3..Qd6 Scandinavian for Black?
And which is safer for Black? (C-K doesn't only mean 3.Nc3, but also the Advance, the Panov, 2.c4, the Exchan... Started 08/30/09 at 19:19:06 by HoemberChess |
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Caro played aggressively?
I was wondering if there ways to play the Caro aggressively? So for instance, against the classical you can play the nimzovich variation and when they take on f6 you take with the g pawn. Is it possib...
Started 01/22/22 at 00:14:26 by Mtal |
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"Beating Unusual Chess Defences: 1 e4" - out soon.
Hey folks,
Some of you may be interested to know that the above title is finally finished and due for release from mid- to late October. Info can be found here: http://www.everymanchess.com/ch.... <br Started 09/18/11 at 20:34:13 by IM Andrew Greet « Pages 1 2 3 all » |
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