Opening Traps - 12

Opening Traps - 12

GM olomi007
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Sometimes, even top GMs fall into the opening traps. Here's a recent example:  and here's a classic one: 

Opening Traps - 6

Opening Traps - 6

GM olomi007
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| 116
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This time I prepared something for the fans of Dragon Variation. There are many crushing victories for both sides in this line but first I wanted to focus on the games where White chose to castle on the kingside. The wins may not be so spectacular...

Opening Traps - 5

Opening Traps - 5

GM olomi007
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| 99
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Is it possible to win a miniature if your opponent plays "normal" moves and follows the well-known principles in the opening? To find out, check out the following games! 

Opening Traps - 2

Opening Traps - 2

GM olomi007
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| 129
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In the second part of the "Opening Traps" there are 2 more games played in Scotch Gambit. If you're interested in other openings please leave a note. 

Clash of the Collegiate Titans

Clash of the Collegiate Titans

GM olomi007
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| 65
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𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐒.It is our pleasure to invite you for the Clash of the Collegiate Chess Titans..The current National Collegiate Champions of the USA, UTRGV CHESS TEAM , will face the current National Champions of Pola...

Opening Traps - 1

Opening Traps - 1

GM olomi007
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| 130
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In this section I'll present the games that ended very quickly due to huge mistakes made by one of the player. The first part has two games, played in the Scotch Gambit. Enjoy!