The Amazing Albin Counter-Gambit
On this DVD IM Trent shows the Albin Counter-Gambit (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e5). Trent found a number of extremely dangerous Theoretical Novelties which will truly put the Albin Counter-Gambit back on the map.
This week Lawrence looks at the annual tournament in Las Vegas, which was recently won by GM Cristian Chirila who took home the "Edmondson Cup" and the first prize of USD $8,000.
Had a tremendous time in Las Vegas and took home the 2018 National Open title! Great props to my opponents, who have tested me continuously and helped me sharpen my skills along the way. Summer is off to a good start! pic.twitter.com/BWe7qPGCKz
— Cristian Chirila (@CristianChirila) June 25, 2018
Chirila scored 6.0 / 7, a half point ahead of Dariusz Swiercz, Illia Nyzhnyk and Nikola Mitkov.
But first a warm-up:
A nice combination here allows White to play for two results.
Lawrence is live most Tuesdays at 18:00 CEST / 5 pm BST time / 12 Noon EDT
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The Fort Knox Variation in the French Defence
If you're one of those French Defence players who has been desperately searching for a reliable and easy-to-learn system against White's two main 3rd moves (3.Nd2 or 3.Nc3) then this is the 60 Minutes for you! The Fort Knox variation (3...dxe4 4.Nxe4 Bd7!
