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 06/09/19 at 09:14:17In: Re: 6 Bd3 against the Naj... By: gsgs |
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Sveshnikov
Sveshnikov/Pelikan, Kalashnikov, Lowenthal & Grivas Sicilian [B32-33] Moderators: MilenPetrov, TN
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05/17/19 at 16:03:33 In: Re: GM REP: The Chelyabin... By: Guy from Russia |
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06/07/19 at 03:42:36 In: Re: The Sicilian Taimanov... By: Leon_Trotsky |
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Classical
Richter-Rauzer [B60-69], Classical Sicilian, Boleslavsky Variation & Sozin Benko [B56-59] Moderators: MilenPetrov, TN
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05/08/19 at 16:41:57 In: Re: Kozul on the Kozul: "... By: FreeRepublic |
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Scheveningen (1 Viewing)
Scheveningen, inc. Keres Attack, Perenyi, Sozin Velimirovic Attack [B80-89] Moderators: MilenPetrov, TN
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01/19/18 at 03:22:32 In: Re: Adorjan's 8..Qb6 in t... By: LeeRoth |
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Open Sicilians
Najdorf, Sveshnikov, Kan & others [B32-33, B40-49, B54-69 & B80-99] with GM Michael Roiz (Moderators: MilenPetrov, TN)
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No more open sicilians?
Dear friends, I have seen a lo of antisicilians among very strong players around 2700. Can we conclude that the open sicilian is too risky for white? Caruana only plays Ragozin against Carlsen... perh...
Started yesterday at 18:12:18 by Pingudon |
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Yesterday at 18:12:18 By: Pingudon |
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Open Sicilian Repertoire
Hi, so I'm putting together an Open (mostly) Sicilian repertoire "seriously", maybe for the first time. I kind of wanted to share my plan, and have the ChessPub community check for move order issues, ...
Started 10/25/18 at 21:53:05 by mn « Pages 1 2 all » |
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03/30/19 at 15:09:57 By: TN |
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Modern Chess database on Klassical Sicilian
The 1th part had been released earlier, on the Richter-Rauzer exclusively, based on the Kozul Variation:
https://www.modern-chess.com/en/chess-databases/database=61 But today the 2th part was rel... Started 02/23/19 at 05:00:26 by Leon_Trotsky |
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02/23/19 at 05:00:26 By: Leon_Trotsky |
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Squeezing the Flexible Sicilian Kotronias&Semkov
This one should be interesting:
"A White repertoire, based on the most modern lines (for instance, 7.Qf3 against the Taimanov) Expected in Decembre 2016" http://www.chess-stars.com/Futu... Started 08/20/16 at 17:36:32 by AJZ « Pages 1 2 all » |
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10/01/18 at 16:35:13 By: yolocounty |
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4...Be7 Sicilian
Ave! Sicilians and Sicilian lovers.
Long story short I have been thinking the past few days how to combat various e6 Sicilians as white. In the standard position after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 ... Started 08/29/18 at 16:43:25 by Confused_by_Theory |
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09/27/18 at 17:26:29 By: yolocounty |
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Open sicilian with Bc4
I recently read an old swedish book about Fischer and among other things there was some interesting Bc4 games.
Are there actually any modern books covering the lines a part from black repertour ... Started 11/05/15 at 22:13:10 by bragesjo « Pages 1 2 all » |
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09/25/18 at 11:50:48 By: bragesjo |
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The Killer Sicilian by Tony Rotella
I have 2 questions for openings experts:
1) Which line is actually the best line against the Kalashnikov? 2) It can be usefull to bypass the Kalashnikov playing 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 ... Started 04/19/10 at 18:27:27 by Templare2 « Pages 1 2 ... 28 29 30 all »  |
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08/25/18 at 06:42:52 By: rossia |
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Nimzo sicilian
Hi all,
what do people think of 1.e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6? AAgaard and jesus de la Villa seem to think it is a lot better then it looks. thankis, Zatara Started 05/17/15 at 05:05:37 by Zatara |
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08/21/18 at 06:41:49 By: Gambit |
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Decimating the Sicilian
How to decimate the Sicilian!
[MEDIA] "Wow", I hear you say. "Err, but hang on, doesn't that mean you only actually kill 1 in 10 of them". OK, a fair cop. But wouldn't you be happy with 1 win i... Started 08/29/15 at 10:46:41 by JEH « Pages 1 2 all » |
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06/12/18 at 09:58:03 By: Pawnpusher |
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Chigorin ?
Anybody here playing the Reversed Chigorin ? (I know this really belongs in D-pawn specials, but there the post will only be read by Trompowskians, BDGworshippers and 'Killers')
Started 01/12/18 at 07:30:10 by petertohen |
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01/12/18 at 08:58:44 By: RdC |
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12/12/17 at 14:26:09 By: doefmat |
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B47 Paulsen
Hi there,
sometimes you play an opening for a long time, but you still don't get it: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cd4 4.Nd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 Qc7 is well-known, then my far weaker opponent played 6.Ndb5 Qb... Started 11/07/17 at 12:37:08 by gewgaw |
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11/07/17 at 21:48:18 By: ErictheRed |
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6. Bg5 7... h6 vs. 7... Qb6??
It seems like 7... Qb6 is just a better move order than the Delayed Poisoned Pawn move order: 7... h6. 7... h6 just allows White to go 9. a3! Which has been doing well at the top level lately. 7... Qb...
Started 03/24/17 at 05:17:37 by NegiRefutes (Ex Member) |
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08/22/17 at 18:53:50 By: BadDays |
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How Pawn Breaks Work in the Sicilian?
I am currently learning about the Scheveningen but I'm not sure how to really time pawn breaks in this opening. I have an idea more or less about when it's a good idea to play the move ...d5 but the m...
Started 04/29/17 at 04:00:33 by SouthofGrey |
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05/01/17 at 17:13:43 By: ErictheRed |
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Ulf Andersson Sicilian
Cyrus Lakdwala mentions a Ulf Andersson Sicilian in his upcoming book on the Sveshnikov Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 h6 7.Nd6+ Bxd6 8.Qxd6 Qe7 9.Qxe7 Kxe7.
Is ... Started 11/17/16 at 14:57:23 by Reverse |
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11/17/16 at 22:22:59 By: ErictheRed |
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6.Bg5 in najdorf
Hi All,
What to play as Black vs 6.Bg5 in Najdorf? I am thinking 6...e6 7f4 Qc7!? Richard Palliser in his book on Najdorf said this is a good winning try for Black. I would rather not have "for... Started 05/06/16 at 23:50:55 by Zatara |
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09/29/16 at 19:02:27 By: AntonioAg |
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6.Bg5 or 6.Be3 or 6f4
Hi All,
I am wondering which is more practical, 6.Bg5, Be3 or 6.f4 in Najdorf as white? I know they all have ton of theory and f4 the least. Are the returns of playing Bg5 or Be3 worth it or wi... Started 05/07/16 at 18:48:47 by Zatara |
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09/29/16 at 04:52:46 By: AntonioAg |
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Book 1.e4 vs The Sicilian II
Anyone have the book 1.e4 vs the Sicilian II in pdf?
Thanks Started 08/29/16 at 00:04:56 by pr0chess |
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08/29/16 at 07:37:48 By: Sauron |
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Blacks' best vs. 2.Cc3 Tiviakov / Grand Prix
I play Najdor 1st. and Taimanov-Kan complex as 2nd defence. As I don't mind the Closed Sicilian, what do you think is the best move against both 1.e4 c5 2.Cc3 Grand Prix Attack and Tiviakov Grand Pri...
Started 06/15/16 at 13:19:35 by gramsci |
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06/15/16 at 18:44:50 By: gramsci |
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Avoiding Open Sicilian Side-lines
It seems annoying to learn special lines vs. e.g.
2. ..a6 O'Kelly 2. ..Nf6 Nimzowitsch 2. ..b6 With White playing a Nc3 based repertoire, i.e. no Maroczy binds vs e.g. Kan and Ac... Started 04/29/16 at 12:40:02 by JEH |
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04/29/16 at 13:24:48 By: MNb |
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