A Complete Black Repertoire against 1.Nf3 & 1.c4
This video course offers you a complete, clear repertoire for Black against the moves 1.Nf3 and 1.c4. The recommended variations are easy to learn and not difficult to remember, but also pose White serious challenges.
The game Nodirbek Abdusattorov v. Reza Mahdavi from round 1 of the Qatar Masters 2024 would also have perfectly fit in the Underdog show! The Sämisch formation against the Modern Ben-Oni leads to a very dynamically rich position and therefore deserves to be covered in the Fast & Furious show.
In this week's episode, we'll have a closer look at thematic ideas for both sides in this type of structure, which in fact may arise from various move-orders. Initially, Abdusattorov nicely outplayed his opponent, but he failed to deliver the final knock-out. Missing that golden opportunity enabled Mahdavi to take over the initiative and launch the decisive counterattack.
Exercise: Can you find the killer plan for White?
Feel free to 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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