A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
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A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
BCN has reviewed A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
by SIM Jonathan Tait
published by Everyman Chess
https://britishchessnews.com/2022/02/06 ... epertoire/
by SIM Jonathan Tait
published by Everyman Chess
https://britishchessnews.com/2022/02/06 ... epertoire/
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
I do believe the author is a contributor here.
Apart from avoiding the Traxler, I note the book also steers clear of the Latvian/Elephant Gambits.
Computers really have put some openings almost out of business haven't they?
Apart from avoiding the Traxler, I note the book also steers clear of the Latvian/Elephant Gambits.
Computers really have put some openings almost out of business haven't they?
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
I was surprised about the Latvian since x...f5 appears to be a book theme.Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:07 pmI do believe the author is a contributor here.
Apart from avoiding the Traxler, I note the book also steers clear of the Latvian/Elephant Gambits.
Computers really have put some openings almost out of business haven't they?
This book commissions lines that were not so well thought of rather than decommission them.
The Wagenbach Defence is an example of this.
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
It's just my pet lines really. I've only played the Latvian and Elephant very occasionally. In any case, if I'd done either of those, there'd be no need for two thirds of the book
blog inspired by Bronstein's book, but using my own games: http://200opengames.blogspot.co.uk/
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
blog inspired by Bronstein's book, but using my own games: http://200opengames.blogspot.co.uk/
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
No access without being able to log in to FacebookJon Tait wrote: ↑Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:12 pmnow with celebrity endorsements...
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
Slightly disappointing we cannot add him to the list of celebrity chess players, for which I have to blame Jon.Sir Ian McKellen on Facebook wrote:Jonathan Tait is my cousin’s son. He has yet to teach me how to play chess. But it tickles me that I have a close relative who knows so much about a subject of which I know absolutely nothing!
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
well, Magneto can play chess, so you can add him on that basis at leastPaul Cooksey wrote: ↑Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:06 amSlightly disappointing we cannot add him to the list of celebrity chess players, for which I have to blame Jon.
blog inspired by Bronstein's book, but using my own games: http://200opengames.blogspot.co.uk/
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Re: A Disreputable Opening Repertoire
I'd imagine Gandalf would insist on being White.