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Berlin Defence [C65 & C67] (Moderators: proustiskeen, trw)
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Help needed in the Berlin Wall
Hi guys!
I recently began playing 1.e4 e5 with black (I quit the Sicilian because I wanted to play something new and I didnt like this sharp games anymore). Now I have a problem: I have no e... Started 04/04/10 at 20:03:43 by JAlekhine « Pages 1 2 all » |
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Ruy Lopez - Classical (rare side line)
Does anyone know anything about the following line:
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Bc5 5. Nxe5 Nd4 ?! or maybe !? from what little I have seen it looks quite fun, although I suspect that the ca... Started 08/25/07 at 23:17:10 by TopNotch |
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Help with understanding the Berlin!
Hey everyone,
I've just started experimenting with the Berlin Defence which to me seems to be a pre knowledge opening where you have to know the underlying strategy very well. I'm hoping som... Started 03/21/08 at 09:04:29 by Gerbarts « Pages 1 2 all » |
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Berlin - early 9...h6
Just browsing through Cox: Berlin Wall, I realize that he deals with lots of 9th move alternative for Black, just to mention 9...Ne7 (with and without Ng6 in the next move) , 9...Bd7, 9...Be7 and 9......
Started 12/17/08 at 18:04:28 by Papageno « Pages 1 2 all » |
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Books Covering the Ideas Behind the Berlin ?
Gang,
Recently, IM Andrew Greet came out with a book on the Ruy Lopez (Play the Ruy Lopez, Everyman Chess) which, in addition to standard opening analysis, offers "much more explanation of ideas" which is us... Started 02/15/07 at 10:49:47 by jepoma « Pages 1 2 3 4 all » |
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Poll:
What should black play after 4.d3?
What should black playa after 4.d3? All the SuperGMs seem to play Bc5, but in recent games it seems like white has gotten a more pleasant position.
Started 02/01/15 at 02:43:45 by gauss |
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Berlin defence 9...Ne7
If Black wants to avoid a draw what is the best line?
A new book I am reading 'The Chess advantage in Black and White' by Larry Kaufman recommends the following for Black against the Lopez 1... Started 11/08/04 at 06:44:29 by Harvey Williamson |
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What does White reply against the Berlin?
Hi,
my first three games with the Berlin Defence started ![]() ![]() My rating is 1900+ and my opponents were rated 1800-2000. <br... Started 03/27/09 at 10:14:50 by emary |
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9...Ne8 against 5.Re1
This line, which has been played a number of times by Aronian, seems to lead to more unbalanced positions than usually in the 5.Re1 Anti-Berlin. Is this a good way for black to play for a win?
I ... Started 12/20/19 at 18:01:41 by stockhausen |
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The Berlin Defence Unraveled by Bernal
Has anyone read this recent book on the Berlin from New in Chess, and, if so, what is your opinion?
Started 06/09/17 at 08:32:43 by grandpatzer |
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Berlin Wall is cancelled
For all of you who were looking forward to Jacob Aagaard's "Berlin Wall" scheduled for this spring, I've got some bad news. I got an email today from Jacob that the book has been cancelled.
Alas... Started 03/24/06 at 19:39:33 by Nietzsche |
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Berlin Wall : 6.dxe5 and 7.a4
Is there really any serious way for Black to try and avoid the draw without asking for trouble?
Started 03/31/11 at 12:38:35 by Justinhorton |
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Berlin Wall: Igor Lysyj book vs John Cox
Hi,
I'm looking to include 1... e5 in my repertoire and thinking of purchasing one of the two books. Can anyone who owns Igor's book give it a review? From the sample I saw at qualitych... Started 02/16/14 at 04:15:02 by Nacht1648 |
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Berlin Wall busted?
Look at this game and you`ll see this isn´t just an eye catching headline (both engines used high end hardware Intel Xeon W5580 @ 3.2GHz x 8):
[Event "Olympiade"] [Site "Pamplona"] [Dat... Started 05/13/09 at 19:29:11 by gewgaw |
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Berlin Wall and clubplayers?
Is the Berlin Wall a suitable weapon for clubplayers rated around 2000-2100? What do you think?
Started 10/10/13 at 09:30:21 by Appelstroop |
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Ke8 or Kc8
The original form of the Berlin endgame had the King returning to e8. In its post 2000 form, Kramnik demonstrated that Bd7 and Kc8 was also viable. Both are still played to this day. Have any clear op...
Started 05/19/15 at 11:43:01 by RdC |
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Berlin wall 9...Ke8 : why does White play 10.h3?
I confess I find it really hard to get my head round this. It seem to go without comment, but what specifically is White actually gaining (or preventing) by playing this rather than another move?
Started 11/14/10 at 10:39:39 by Justinhorton |
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9..b6
Is 9..b6 a solid alternative to the main lines? I know cox briefly mentions it in his book and it seems logical enough. Just wanted to get opinions (if any) on this line.
Started 07/15/15 at 15:48:13 by SupaKoopaTroopa |
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Berlin with 4.d4
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d4 is hardly ever played in master games, but it doesn't score much differently than 4.Re1 or 4.0-0. I've looked at the main lines 4.d4 exd4 5.0-0 or 5.e5, and 4.d4 Nxd4,...
Started 02/06/12 at 06:05:25 by BuildToDestroy |
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