At the levels below master, where 99% of chessplayers reside, specific opening knowledge is erratic. If someone tries to make it up as they go along against the Lowenthal, it is unlikely that they will enjoy any success 😎 »
Veselin Topalov, a former FIDE World Chess Champion, is a fierce fighter known for his exceptional attacking skills 🗡️ Check out his masterpiece against Levon Aronian. Back in the day it was voted “game of the year” by a reputable panel of Grandmasters 🏆 »
Black tries a sharp attack in the coming game, but White keeps cool and refutes it, eventually deciding the game with a crushing attack of his own. »
In this lesson we will check out other common Black second moves apart from 2...Nf6. The good news is that there are not too many of them! »
How do you treat a position with a fixed pawn center? It’s time for you and Magnus Carlsen to gang up on Levon Aronian, the fourth highest-rated player in chess history! 💫 »