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AspenPhoenix
Jul 5, 2022
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Hi guys I was just wondering how to play the Whale Opening in case anybody knows how to. Thanks

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wizardKM
Jul 5, 2022
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#2

I've never even heard of the "Whale Opening"...

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AspenPhoenix
Jul 5, 2022
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#3

Sorry Whale variation

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slinkymalinkicat
Jul 5, 2022
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I want to see a picture of the variation in the game
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Chuck639
Jul 5, 2022
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#5
AspenPhoenix wrote:

Hi guys I was just wondering how to play the Whale Opening in case anybody knows how to. Thanks

Sometimes I will transpose to the English Botvinnik System which is solid and easy to play. 

https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/37508399049

 

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Chuck639
Jul 5, 2022
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Can also be well played reversed as black against whites fianchetto lines for the imbalance alone.

If you like Kings Indian Attack and Vienna ideas, you definitely should try it out because there is little theory to learn.

https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/19641091437?tab=review

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AspenPhoenix
Jul 6, 2022
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#7

Ok thanks!

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tygxc
Jul 6, 2022
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#5
It is no good. Black plays 2...Nc6 striking at the hole on d4.