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Deutz Gambit: Key Moves and Lines of This Aggressive Italian Game Opening
The Deutz Gambit—pronounced “Doy-ts”—is one of the boldest and most forcing ideas White can play in the Italian Game, specifically...
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How Eric Rosen Used the Stafford Gambit to Beat a Grandmaster in 14 Moves
On December 30, 2024, in Round 12 of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship held online on Chess.com, International Master...
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Stafford Gambit Explained: Key Ideas, Traps, and How to Play It Effectively
The Stafford Gambit has become one of the most talked-about opening weapons in modern online chess. Fueled by YouTube speedruns,...
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Top 50 Best Chess Openings for Black — Plans, Ideas, and Easy Move Guides
The first reply as Black defines the kind of game you want: solid structure, sharp counterplay, or asymmetrical imbalance? Unlike...
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Frankenstein–Dracula: The Coolest, Most Dangerous Opening in Chess
When Daniil Dubov sat down to play Georg Meier at the 2025 FIDE World Cup in Goa, few could have...
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50 Best Openings for White — Plans, Ideas, and Easy Move Guides
The first move in chess says a lot about your style. Do you like open fights, quiet buildup, or long-term...
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Inside Wesley So’s Preparation: How Guessing the Opening Shapes Victory at the U.S. Chess Championship
Before the first move of a chess game is even played, the battle often begins days earlier — on a...
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Ponziani Opening Explained: Strengths, Traps, and Modern Use
The Ponziani Opening is one of the most time-honored choices in chess, appearing as early as the 18th century. Though...
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Scholar’s Mate: The Best Opening for Beginners, Approved by Magnus Carlsen
In chess, most games last dozens of moves. But sometimes, if your opponent isn’t careful, you can win in just...
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Caro–Kann Defense: Complete Guide with Key Lines for Both White and Black
The Caro–Kann Defense (1.e4 c6) is one of chess’s most respected shields against 1.e4. Favored by world champions from Capablanca...
