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Re: Why don't we see Tromp more
Reply #2 - 12/24/08 at 10:26:52
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I think that it has had its day in the sun. Like the Scandinavian, the novelty factor has worn off and theory has crystallised somewhat, resulting in the best defences available to Black being common knowledge. I'd imagine Eric Prie's excellent analysis has contributed towards this. I guess, ultimately, top GMs don't trust openings like this as much as the main lines.
  
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Re: Why don't we see Tromp more
Reply #1 - 12/23/08 at 20:07:20
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Very interesting question - I share your puzzlement as personally it has given me good results too, more so the pseudo-tromp/levitsky than the tromp itself curiously enough.

The retirement of Julian Hodgson is a big reason I suspect, as well as no elite GM advocate (Adams seems to be exclusively 1 e4 these days for example).




  
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Why don't we see Tromp more
12/23/08 at 02:59:12
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I am playing Trompowsky over 5 years now with good results (80% score, 2000+ rating performance). Just wander why is it not played that much. White gets dynamic positions and is also of wide different variety (than say Colle).

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