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Questions relating to the initial moves of the game and their aims
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Who is the Ross Gambit named after?
Earliest Reference I can find to this opening is an Unknown player vs Lasker.
This was during a simultaneous game he was playing in the US. …
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Is Anderssen's opening playable?
That specific opening is called the Anderssen Opening: Creepy Crawly Formation, Classical Defense
From about 1,000 test engine games it seems that its a remarkably even set up;
White : 45.5%
Black : 45.5% …
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Mastering: Openings, Middlegame or Endgame
Thats an extremely opinionated question.
Example, I study end games more and generally ignore openings. Middle games to me is largely tactics driven. I find studying end games easier than openings whi …
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Stafford Gambit Accepted - Qe2 - What to do?
Today I have been playing some new lines I haven't tried before. I am quite fond of the Petrov (Russian) Defense and I found some interesting lines particularly the Stafford Gambit seemed to peak my i …
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Should I get into the Najdorf?
In regards to to learning the Najdorf. I would say probably approximately month to learn...a lifetime to master
Coming from the direction of a chess coach. No.
Don't focus on openings if you are under …
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What should be the next move for Black?
Based off your position; I let the engine play it out and the below was the "best" output I received. This is just an old fashioned slog for the centre. A lot of trading going on.
[Event "Analysis Req …
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Opening specific tactic material source
Chessables has a lot of Kings Indian Defence material and much of it is free. Would strongly suggest having a look there first. Also have a look at the modern defence as its quite similar conceptually …
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Unusual sequence of opening moves in the Open Ruy Lopez with 6.d4 Be7
I think the first step is to look at the analysis of the first 9 to 10 moves;
It is all pretty standard for the first few moves.
e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6
Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6
O-O Nxe4 6. d4 Be7
Re1 b5
Rxe4 {[#] …
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What is the best way to research openings and endgames in a browser?
I would strongly suggest looking into chess.com as they have an extensive "Learning" module on end game and end game tactics. You are limited to the amount of modules you can complete per day unless …