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00:00 Intro
00:25 Game 1: Trompowsky Attack
11:16 Game 1 Analysis (incl. Trompowsky sidelines h4 and Bh4)
24:22 Game 1Example 1
25:27 Game 1 Example 2
29:56 Game 2: Sicilian Dragon (vs Bowdler Qf3)
39:51 Game 2 Analysis
47:00 Conclusion
Game 1 https://www.chess.com/game/live/137220335044
Game 2 https://www.chess.com/game/live/137221064444
Develop Your Instincts! DYI
In this episode:
(Game 1 vs Opponent – ~1700 Elo): Daniel faces the Trompowsky Attack (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) as Black, employing the main 2…Ne4 followed by his pet line 3…Nc6 against 3.Bf4. See how he navigates the complexities, patiently handles White’s kingside aggression (g4, Bh5), exploits a tactical oversight (…Bh5!) to win material, safely castles queenside, consolidates his two-pawn advantage, and ultimately delivers checkmate down the d-file. The analysis covers key Trompowsky sidelines like 3.h4 and 3.Bh4 in detail.
(Game 2 vs Ambongolan – ~1700 Elo): Playing Black against the unusual Bowdler Attack Sicilian (1.e4 c5 2.Qf3), Naroditsky opts for a Dragon setup. He meets White’s Bh6 plan not with standard defenses, but with active central counterplay starting with …e6 and the …d5 break. Watch how he capitalizes on White’s mistake of opening the e-file (exd5), uses …Qe7 to keep the enemy king stuck centrally, develops actively (…Bg4), and launches a decisive tactical sequence after White’s f3 blunder, culminating in a queen trap and checkmate.
Throughout the games, GM Naroditsky provides insightful commentary covering:
-Key opening ideas and traps in the Trompowsky Attack (Bf4, h4, Bh4 lines).
-Dealing with unusual openings like the Bowdler Attack (Qf3 Sicilian).
-Central counterplay strategy against flank attacks (Sicilian Dragon).
-Exploiting weak king safety and keeping the opponent’s king in the center.
-Consolidating material advantages and endgame principles.
I-dentifying critical moments and tactical opportunities (…Bh5 in Game 1, …Nxd5 in Game 2).
P-ositional concepts like pawn structure, piece activity, carving out squares (…c4).
-The importance of flexible move orders and patience.
-Whether you play the Trompowsky, the Sicilian Dragon, or just want to improve your ability to seize the initiative, dominate the center, and punish mistakes, this video is packed with valuable lessons!
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