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The match between Alireza Firouzja and Jorge Cori, played in Hoogeveen last week was a treat for the audience. In the sixth and last game of the match the Iranian star won a spectacular game playing the Budapest Gambit (1.d4 ♞f6 2.c4 e5), using the Drimer Rook-lift (...a5, ♜a8-a6-h6). In tonight's show we will have a look at some thematic ideas for both sides in this opening variation, which perhaps isn't as bad for Black as its reputation!?
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Warming-up exercise: Firouzja had a powerful attack, but in the following position Cori missed a chance to survive Black's assault and take over the initiative. Do you see White's best continuation?
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