Why Catalan?

Its a way to develop your pieces in a way that is really hard to meet.

Starting position

Keeping The Pawn In The Catalan

White - Don't worry about losing the pawn. Just develop the pieces and crush opponent from a superior position.

When you have a lead in development, Open up the position.

Another line

Ambitious lines for Black carries a lot of risks

If White knows what he is doing and plays forcefully, it can lead to drastic defeats

If Black plays solidly, in a more classic fashion, it can lead to more passive and defensive position

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