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International Master Jacek Stopa brings his video series on the Evan's Gambit to a close this weekend by offering his best advice on how black should approach the opening stage. In this example game against IM Mulyar, Jacek finds himself quickly on the worse side of the position after the surprisingly solid 6...d6 move. | Watch video
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In part 5, International Master Stopa brings us the thrilling conclusion to his critical tournament victory! After white brings his Rook onto the open b-file, black drastically mis-evaluates the position, assuming his counterattack is as dangerous as white's. But black is dead wrong! White finishes the game off in style with multiple sacrifices that lead to an interesting mating net. Enjoy! | Watch video
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Gambit lovers, eat your heart out! IM Jacek Stopa is back with another installment for his video series on the Evan's Gambit. To say this game "goes deep" into the variations of the topical theory in this line, would be an understatement. Jacek talks in great detail about both white and black's plans in this extremely sharp opening. Take notes, and stay tuned for part 2... | Watch video
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This weekend's feature presentation concludes IM Jacek Stopa's review of the Evans Gambit, and what better way to wrap up our study of this Opening then with an incredible miniature by the greatest player of all time: Garry Kasparov took a younger Vishy Anand to "Ouch-Town" in their 1995 World Championship Match, and in this game he used our new favorite weapon, The Evans Gambit. Take your final notes, and learn to play like Kaspy! | Watch video
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International Master Jacek Stopa is back for round 2! Today he continues his dissection of the Evans Gambit, and offers a "boat load" of tactical ideas to take home with you. Tell mom and dad that Uncle Jacek taught you a number of crazy-fun attacking ideas, including: when to sacrifice on f7, followed by Qd5+ forking the King and Bishop; how to expose black's King along the e-file; and when giving up an a1-rook isn't so bad... Enjoy! | Watch video