Category: Opening Theory

chess is interesting / Opening Theory

July 30, 2018

Another Shirov g4 specialty!

The very creative Latvian Grandmaster Alexi Shirov has a penchant for sharp opening variations. In particular, Alexi likes to get in g4 as early as … Read the rest

chess is interesting / Opening Theory / Smile! / swindle / tactics / Training

April 2, 2018

Shirov at the Grenke Open

Shirov: Dragon Slayer

While much of the chess world’s attention is focused on Carlsen & Co. in the Grenke Classic, I have preferred the games … Read the rest

chess is interesting / Keres / Opening Theory

January 3, 2018

Interesting idea in the Tajmanov Sicilian

New idea in the Tajmanov B47

Theory develops more quickly these days because of the internet. An excellent example of this was round 5 of … Read the rest

chess is interesting / News / Opening Theory / Smile! / tactics / Training

August 17, 2017

Spanish Team Championship

Spanish Team-Ch underway

Considered one of Europe’s strongest team leagues, the Spanish team championships are taking place right now in Linares (14 to 20 August). … Read the rest