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Caro-Kann
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[B10-B19]
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In: Re: Most positional/quiet...
By: FreeRepublic
Pirc
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Pirc Defence [B07-09]
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141 2159 Last Post 06/24/24 at 17:55:07
In: Curious tidbit re the 4....
By: kylemeister
Modern
Modern
Modern Defence 1...g6 [B06]
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90 1390 Last Post 01/27/23 at 00:24:04
In: Re: An idea for the c3 mo...
By: RosemarysBaby
Alekhine
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Alekhine's Defence [B02-B05]
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165 2639 Last Post 10/03/23 at 10:50:37
In: Re: Exchange sacrifice on...
By: lg
Scandinavian
Scandinavian
Scandinavian Defence/Centre Counter 1 e4 d5 [B01]
Moderators: Hadron, proustiskeen
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In: Re: 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3...
By: Kerangali
1. e4 ... 1. e4 ...
Caro, Pirc/Modern, Alekhine & Scandinavian [B01-19] with GM Daniel Fernandez
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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
7 1269 Last Post 06/04/24 at 10:32:33
By: George Jempty
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Openings for Beginners?
I would like to know which are the best openings that can be taught to as well as learned for beginners for both White as well as Black.When I searched on you tube, I came across a few videos which re...

Started 08/15/21 at 05:12:23 by Vishnu
2 1813 Last Post 08/16/21 at 08:04:31
By: Straggler
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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
3 7873 Last Post 07/09/14 at 11:12:28
By: bragesjo
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Bologan's new DVD
Chessbase has a new DVD by Bologan on white playing against minor (?!) lines after e5. He proposes plane for White against Pirc, Scandinavian and Alekhine.
The small part shown in chessbase.com s...

Started 03/14/13 at 19:36:22 by lg
2 6827 Last Post 03/15/13 at 20:59:01
By: lg
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St-George
I just wanted to know if the St-George (1. e4-a6 2. d4-b5) is still plaid and where to find some interesting examples. Miles beat Karpov with it in 1980 and Michael Basman wrote two (?) books about it...

Started 06/14/07 at 15:15:56 by thibdb13
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By: thibdb13
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Re: Starting Out: 1 e4 by  Neil McDonald
http://www.chesspub.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1152780824
This thread should answer some of your questions about the book. Cool

Started 08/24/06 at 00:05:44 by Viceroy
0 1727 Last Post 08/24/06 at 15:57:40
By: Viceroy
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Limiting other player's options
Is there any merit to the idea of cutting down theory by choosing openings that limit your opponent's responses, like QGA, Scandinavian, and the Scotch or KG?

Started 03/25/06 at 01:26:34 by Snap (member here as Flea(Guest) (Guest)
2 3090 Last Post 03/27/06 at 08:59:24
By: Strptzr
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Where is PGN Games Archive?
I could have sworn there was a PGN games archive in the 1.e4... site.
Now all I see are PDFs, "Playable e-books," and a search tool of questionable use (can't search by position or ECO code).<br ...

Started 02/14/06 at 21:39:56 by dsanchez
1 2347 Last Post 02/14/06 at 21:42:39
By: dsanchez
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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)
0 2856 Last Post 03/16/03 at 15:59:59
By: Jack (Guest)
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The NORTH SEA DEFENCE
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    I am interested in discussing the North Sea Defence
    eg 1 e4 g6 2 d4 Nf6!?
    As far as I can see the most common moves here are:
    a) 3 e5 Nh5 4 Be2 d6!?
Smiley
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Started 01/12/03 at 19:51:28 by IMAndrewMartin
9 6518 Last Post 09/14/06 at 13:26:02
By: Marc Narciso
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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?   Roll Eyes
Anyway, what does everyone think o...

Started 12/22/03 at 00:38:36 by nexirae
4 4185 Last Post 12/22/03 at 18:10:27
By: X
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Re: Queenless middle game with target the endgame.
Quote:
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
1 2710 Last Post 05/11/05 at 14:21:42
By: GreeKnight
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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
0 2058 Last Post 11/25/05 at 17:51:07
By: snakeplissken
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Nimzo-Sicilian 2. Ktc3 e6
This subject belongs neither in the Open or Anti-Sicilian sections, so I'm posting it here:
Some while ago I witnessed a rapid game between grandmasters Belkhodja and Murey which went 1. e4 c5 ; ...

Started 03/16/06 at 14:56:55 by Uberdeker(Guest) (Guest)
5 3929 Last Post 03/18/06 at 18:31:53
By: Glenn Snow
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Free Material
Hello, I am pretty new to this forum. I have been playing chess for over 10 years without any real lessons.  I am looking for some free material to get me started. 
I usually open with e4.  I pla...

Started 11/24/14 at 00:10:27 by Michael Cobb
10 11714 Last Post 02/22/15 at 01:13:48
By: urusov
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The greatest of all time is dead. Peace be upon yo
I dont think I can find a better place to write about Bobby than under 1.e4.
I cant believe its true that he is dead. Such a fantastic player.
He was the best player of all time. A great war...

Started 01/18/08 at 18:09:47 by kalle99
8 5147 Last Post 02/15/08 at 05:50:54
By: DoubledPawns
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Question for IM Andrew Martin
Good day Mr. Martin.
 
I have a question and I hope you can clear up my confusion.  In your Gambit recommendations for ChessPublishing you list the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit as your choice and ...

Started 04/15/05 at 11:16:10 by Topher (Guest)
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By: Topher (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
0 2345 Last Post 09/28/03 at 03:11:22
By: Kiwi
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Anyone know anything about the other Sniper book?
I was browsing around Amazon and was surprised to find a book on The Sniper by GM Ron Henley. Anyone know anything about it? I looked around but really haven't found any information about it.
...

Started 02/16/12 at 23:24:36 by Carld
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By: Sniper
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Duras gambit
Is there any litterature about the Duras gambit (1.e4-f5)?

Started 08/19/07 at 15:47:34 by thibdb13
1 3416 Last Post 08/19/07 at 16:42:49
By: kylemeister
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