If you do not know opening theory in its most intimate details,
then you must rely on a sound understanding of chess. But
sometimes, that is not enoug More...
The Benko Gambit is one of the most profound contributions to
opening theory of the 20th Century. Black sacrifices a pawn as
early as move three for More...
The Najdorf system in the Sicilian
Defence has a legendary reputation as a defensive weapon for Black.
It is an opening where people often strive for More...
After 1.d4
Nf6 2.c4 e6 White players often play 3.Nc3 allowing the Nimzo-shop
Indian Defence. But what happens if White plays the just as natural
3.Nf More...
Mentioned by Polerio as early as 1590, it was
Horatious Caro of Berlin and Markus Kann of Vienna who introduced
1...c6 into competitive play all the w More...
