This game was played in 2012 and shows that the Classical Dutch has great potential, even against some of the best players in the world. After playing an early b4, world finalist, Gelfand, gets into trouble against Simon Williams. … [Read more...] about Gelfand vs Williams: A victory for the Classical Dutch!
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J.Rowson vs S.Williams. A battle in the Samish Kings Indian Defence. Part One.wmv
This was a game played in the Samish Kings Indian Defence. I tried to follow an old idea of Bobby Fischer. The game had a number of interesting moments. … [Read more...] about J.Rowson vs S.Williams. A battle in the Samish Kings Indian Defence. Part One.wmv
J.Rowson vs S.Williams. A battle in the Samish Kings Indian Defence. Part Two.
This was a game played in the Samish Kings Indian Defence. I tried to follow an old idea of Bobby Fischer. The game had a number of interesting moments. … [Read more...] about J.Rowson vs S.Williams. A battle in the Samish Kings Indian Defence. Part Two.
S.Williams vs J.Anderson: A dangerous gambit line against the Slav opening: part two:
Based on a game that I played against John Anderson, we take a look at a gambit line that White can play against the Slav opening. The line in question goes 1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6 3 Nc3 Nf6 4 Nf4 dxc4 5 e4!? White gives up a pawn to gain the centre and good attacking chances. … [Read more...] about S.Williams vs J.Anderson: A dangerous gambit line against the Slav opening: part two:
S.Williams vs K.Coats: A dangerous gambit line against the Slav opening: part one:
Based on a game that I played against Ken Coats, we take a look at a gambit line that White can play against the Slav opening. The line in question goes 1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6 3 Nc3 Nf6 4 Nf4 dxc4 5 e4!? White gives up a pawn to gain the centre and good attacking chances. … [Read more...] about S.Williams vs K.Coats: A dangerous gambit line against the Slav opening: part one:
