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The Danish Gambit is one of those daring 19th century openings that has inspired many amateur players. White gets a considerable lead in development at the cost of a couple of pawns.
In such cases Black must be careful, of course, but here I feel... | Read More
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International Master Andrew Martin from England presents a regular series of articles to answer any questions that Chess.com readers have about the game of chess.
If you want to ask Andrew a question, then send an email to askandrew@chess.com and... | Read More
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The Fried Liver Attack and the Lolli Attack are two venerable ideas for white that spring from the Two Knights Defense. They are aimed at refuting black's play after the sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. ed Nxd5 ?!
This captu... | Read More
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The 6 Elements of Chess Part 10 by NM Steve Colding Exploiting a Force Advantage. Exploiting a force advantage has to do with trading in the right and proper way. What is the right and proper way you ask reader? Well fort... | Read More
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This is one of the simplest of all openings and is therefore very suitable for beginners. Its main idea is violent attack on the center, using rapid and aggresive development principals . Initial moves are 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4. This openin... | Read More