Tagged: Opening Theory

chess is interesting / History / Luis Paulsen / Opening Theory / Paul Morphy

June 4, 2019

The German influence in American Chess

Louis Paulsen
The father of Modern Theory

Most chess players today–if asked ”What can you tell me about Louis Paulsen?” —would probably

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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