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The Colle-Koltanowski system is very easy to learn, yet an extremely dangerous opening.
In this 'Simon Says' we take a look at some amazing games and studies where under-promotion was the best move. There is something magical about transforming a pawn into a Queen, but something even more magical when it is transformed into another piece.
It looks like White is in serious trouble as Black is going to play ...♝f4 on his next move. There is, however, a beautiful way to hold the balance. What should White play?
Play it out against the diagram!
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In early 2015 Simon Williams launched his own show called "Simon says" after producing the first of his ChessBase video series. On a weekly basis (with breaks for tournaments and chess events) Simon entertains the chess world with attacking ideas, play strategies and witty manoeuvres on the chess board.
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"Simple yet aggressive!" Enjoy this new exciting DVD by Simon Williams. Let the famouns Grandmaster from England show you how to gain a very exciting yet well founded opening game with the London System (1.d4 d5 2.Bf4).
Opening with the Chigorin shows your intention to play for a win right from the outset. After 2...Nc6 Black's pieces fly into the game putting pressure on White's position from a very early stage. This opening is ideal for the type of player who strives for an unconvential yet attacking game right from the start.
On another note, Simon recently published his newest video series on the "Colle-Koltanowski System".
Here's a teaser:
The Colle-Koltanowski system is very easy to learn, yet an extremely dangerous opening.
