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Underrated Openings Part 1

by: GM Roman Dzindzichashvili | Released: Jul 3, 2009

GM Dzindzichashvili begins his series on interesting underrated openings with a look at the Scotch Gambit, on which he is well-known to be the foremost expert. This video also addresses several unusual lines by black, which leads to a bunch of exciting play, unfettered by reams of theory. From this you can learn a lot about the dynamics of opening struggles, particularly in double king-pawn openings.

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