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Standard Chess #265: alexsold vs. IM Bartholomew (Dunst Opening)

Facing the rare Dunst Opening (1.Nc3; also known as Van Geet's Opening along with a number of other names, apparently! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunst_Opening) I aim to develop normally. White makes a couple accommodating captures (11.Nxg6 and 13.Bxf6), and the advantage swings in my direction. Following a queen trade I use the "ideal square" method to find a proper outpost … [Read more...] about Standard Chess #265: alexsold vs. IM Bartholomew (Dunst Opening)

London Meetup with IM Bartholomew and IM Sielecki! Wednesday, Nov. 29

To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Chessable's founding, Chessable.com is hosting a free event on Wednesday, Nov. 29 in London, England at the Battersea Chess Club (81-83 Falcon Road). Special guest and prolific YouTuber/author IM Christof Sielecki (aka Chessxplained) will be in attendance! The event starts at 5:00 pm and will feature casual play, an unrated blitz tournament … [Read more...] about London Meetup with IM Bartholomew and IM Sielecki! Wednesday, Nov. 29

Standard Chess #264: IM Bartholomew vs. SimsSimacon (Nimzo-Indian Defense)

Against the high-quality Nimzo-Indian Defense (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4) White cannot expect a large theoretical advantage. Here I was happy to obtain two bishops against two knights in a semi-open position, but a miscalculation after a queen exchange leaves everything up for grabs. Review this game on lichess.org: https://lichess.org/mYo13QNR Follow me on Twitter: … [Read more...] about Standard Chess #264: IM Bartholomew vs. SimsSimacon (Nimzo-Indian Defense)