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Every Gambit Refuted

Every Gambit Refuted

EugenePerelshteyn
GM Eugene Perelshteyn
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Now complete with even more tricky gambits!

Tired of getting knocked out in the opening by unsound gambits? GM Eugene Perelshteyn will help with refutations of many of the unsound gambits that you'll see in online games. 

  • Avoid tricks in the Stafford Gambit.
  • Handle popular openings like the Evans Gambit.
  • Don't get spooked by the King's Gambit.
  • Checkmate anyone who tries the Jerome Gambit.
  • Learn why GMs don't play the Blackmar-Diemer anymore.
  • The latest additions are five gambits focused on wing sacrifices.

"Oh no! My Stafford Gambit!" - IM Eric Rosen

Every Gambit Refuted: Stafford Gambit

Are you tired of getting tricked by weird gambits in the opening? GM Eugene Perelshteyn is here to help out in his new series refuting every gambit out there! He starts with the increasingly popular and dangerous Stafford Gambit.
11 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Englund Gambit

GM Eugene Perelshteyn is back with a guide to refute another gambit. The Englund Gambit is unsound, but popular in fast time controls. Take a look and never get tricked by this opening again.
20 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Jerome Gambit

Have you ever faced the Jerome Gambit? This little-known attacking idea has gone viral in the last year and GM Eugene Perelshteyn is here to put it to bed with a clear refutation.
15 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Halloween Gambit

The Halloween Gambit can be as scary as the name implies. White gets a faint pawn center in exchange for a piece and Black must know what to do. Fortunately, GM Eugene Perelshteyn has found a clear path to an edge for Black.
14 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit has never been popular among grandmasters, but it has a devoted following at the club level and you need careful play to refute it. GM Eugene Perelshteyn is back once again with an easy to follow plan to refute an unsound gambit.
18 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Evans Gambit

The Evans Gambit has a long history and even Garry Kasparov played it a few times. However, GM Eugene Perelshteyn has an answer that will give you a safe way to play for a win with Black.
20 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: King's Gambit

The King's Gambit is maybe the most famous gambit in all of chess, but GM's don't play it much these days for a reason. GM Eugene Perelshteyn will show you a line where Black has all the fun.
21 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Smith-Morra Gambit

The Smith-Morra Gambit is dangerous against an unprepared opponent, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn will show you how to accept the gambit and convert the extra pawn into a win.
21 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Albin Countergambit

When you're playing the Queen's Gambit, 2...e5?! can come as quite a shock. Just follow GM Eugene Perelshteyn's advice and Black will soon regret not trying something safer.
20 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Danish Gambit

When White players go for the Danish Gambit, they are hoping for a romantic attacking game. GM Eugene Perelshteyn prefers to steal the initiative and make the attackers have to defend instead. Check out how he does it!
17 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Cochrane Gambit

The Cochrane Gambit looks scary as Black's king gets forced into the open, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates that an extra piece is helpful in fighting for the initiative as well!
18 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: From's Gambit

From's Gambit can lead to a quick checkmate if White isn't careful, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn will show you how to capture the pawn, build a big center and never look back!
15 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Staunton Gambit

The Staunton Gambit is an exciting attempt to rip open the protection of the black king. However, it's rare at the top level for a reason. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows how Black can maintain a great position.
22 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Latvian Gambit

The Latvian Gambit has a romantic history, but it doesn't hold up well to modern preparation. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to claim a big advantage with the white pieces.
17 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Philidor Counter-Gambit

The Philidor Counter-Gambit was a mainstream opening in the 1800s, but it's been relegated to the dustbin of history for a reason. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you why!
17 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Deutz Gambit

The Deutz Gambit can be tricky, but there's a reason you don't often see it at the top level. GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates Black's path to a great position.
21 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Max Lange Attack

The Max Lange Attack was a favorite of Paul Morphy, but Black doesn't need to worry. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows the path to safety.
16 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Moller Gambit

The Moller Gambit leads to complicated positions, but it's been refuted for decades. GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates how Black can gain an early edge.
15 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Anderssen Attack

GM Eugene Perelshteyn wraps up his review of the Scotch Gambit, with the popular Anderssen Attack. It's an active setup for White, but Black has nothing to worry about.
14 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Blumenfeld Gambit

The Blumenfeld can be dangerous, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn's home-cooked preparation will take the teeth out of the gambit and offer White great winning chances.
18 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Benko Gambit

Even Magnus Carlsen has tried the Benko Gambit on occasion. How should you handle this positional pawn sacrifice? GM Eugene Perelshteyn has a strong and creative solution.
27 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: French Wing Gambit

The French Wing gambit can be dangerous, but with GM Eugene Perelshteyn's analysis, you'll make your opponents regret not playing a safer option.
19 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: Sicilian Wing Gambit

The Sicilian Wing Gambit can lead to sharp attacks if you're not careful, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn prefers for Black to keep the initiative. Check out his original analysis to get a good game.
17 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: The Grob Attack

It might be the worst first move in chess, but the Grob is an aggressive opening that you need a plan against. Fortunately, GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates everything you need to get a great game.
16 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: The Budapest Defense

The Budapest Defense or Budapest Gambit is a tricky way to play for a win against 1.d4. However, if you follow GM Eugene Perelshteyn's advice, you will see how to make life miserable for Black.
17 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: The Belgrade Gambit

The Belgrade Gambit is an attempt to sharpen the quiet Four Knights Opening. However, GM Eugene Perelshteyn has found a clear path to a good position for Black.
14 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: The Vienna Gambit

The Vienna Gambit might look like a good King's Gambit, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn has no trouble refuting that one as well. Check out his plans for Black to take over the initiative.
16 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: The Milner Barry Gambit

The Milner Barry Gambit is currently experiencing a new boom in popularity. GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates the refutation of the old main line and a way to fight against the line that's been played recently at the top level.
14 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted: The Hennig - Schara Gambit

The Hennig - Schara has been played repeatedly by Magnus Carlsen, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn has found a way to put Black's position under serious pressure.
21 minuto
5 Hamon

Every Gambit Refuted

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511 Minuto
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Inilabas nung March 16, 2021

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