The Center Game Opening - 4.Qa4 for White

The 4.Qa4 line in the Center Game opening is an attempt to surprise and confuse to some extent your opponent. Black is forced to think as early as move 4 and play in unchartered territory. Another surprise weapon, perfect for those who don't want to study heavy theory.

38 pages, English, June 2021

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KID ---- The ''die hard'' e6-pawn in the Taimanov - Korchnoi Attack

Another exemplary game with the Taimanov Attack. This time the advanced e6-pawn proved to be a very tough nut to crack and inspired White to find a beautiful combination. More about the Taimanov - Korchnoi Attack in KID here .

Sicilian Rossolimo exemplary game with 3...Qc7 - The four musketeers

Another typical exemplary game with the 3...Qc7 system in the Sicilian Rossolimo. The four black musketeers outplayed White, who was left with no counter-play. Many thanks to deltakiss for sharing. Feel free to send me your games with opening variations suggested in my books and I will happily annotate them and publish them on my blog. Cheers! Click image to see the book

Learn From The Best- Mikhail Botvinnik, Part I.

Step into the mind of one of chess history’s greatest pioneers with ''Learn From The Best - Mikhail Botvinnik Part I: 1927–1938''. This meticulously crafted book offers an immersive journey through the early career of Mikhail Botvinnik, the Soviet grandmaster whose revolutionary approach to chess laid the foundation for modern competitive play. Covering a formative period from 1927 to 1938, this collection showcases hand-picked games that highlight Botvinnik’s ascent as a strategic genius and his profound influence on the game. What sets this book apart is its unique approach to game analysis. Rather than merely presenting a dry sequence of moves or overwhelming readers with endless variations, the author delves deeply into the logic behind each decision. Every game is a story of ideas, plans, and strategic battles, with a focus on unraveling the thought processes that guided Botvinnik’s play. Why did he choose a particular move? What was the broader plan he pursued?...

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