By playing the London System, with 1.d4 followed by 2.Nf3 and 3.Bf4, White can avoid a theoretical discussion and instead use natural ability plus a knowledge of plans. The weight of the struggle tends to shift towards the middlegame, but White can also pull off devastatingly quick wins should Black be unaware of the dangers.
This week I'd like to take a look at the game Korchmar-Poliak, Kiev 1931 – an absolute fantastic game in which White builds up a very promising attack by simple means and launches a beautiful series of sacrifices to tear down Black's resistance – there are good reasons why this game is called the "The Ukrainian Immortal".
Exercise: White to play!
You can move the pieces on the live diagram!
Strategy Training: How to Make a Plan
In every game of chess, there comes a moment when one is confronted with the question: what should I do now?
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