2/27/26

Caro-Kann Defense

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2/20/26

Marshall Defense

People ask why I am often winning in the opening. It is not because of vast opening knowledge. It is because my opponents create weaknesses that I take advantage of.

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2/19/26

From's Gambit

Click here for 9. Bg2.
Click here for 10. Bg2.
Click here for 13. Be3.
Click here for 14. d5.
Click here for 14. Qe2.
Click here for 14. Nf1.
Click here for 15. Rf2.
Click here for 17. Nf3.
Click here for 17. Rd1.
Click here for 18. Rf2.
Click here for 19. Kh2.
Two years later, we would have a rematch with the same opening.

2/13/26

Albin Counter Gambit

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2/06/26

Alapin Openig

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2/05/26

Catalan Opening

Click here for 3. Bg2.
Click here for 8... b5.
Click here for 9. Qb3.
Click here for 18... Bd6.
Click here for 14. Bf4.
Click here for 15. Bf4.
Click here for 15... Be7.
Click here for 17. Bxc6+ .
Click here for 18... Bd6.
Click here for 19. Rxc6!

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