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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 21. February 2023

91. How to play against the Steinitz Deferred of the Ruy Lopez?

(click image) The Steinitz Deferred was tested on the highest level not too long ago. This video gives you a quick overview of how to meet this variation with the white pieces. Additionally, you [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 30. January 2023

87. Applying the Bh6-trick in the Queen’s Indian

  (click image) This game shows how the Bh6-device is incorporated in the theory of the Queen’s Indian Defense. Its motivation is the same as in the previous video. By playing Bh6, [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 19. December 2022

85. Play the Classical Slav

(click image) If you are a classical player and are looking for a high-quality opening, the Classical Variation of the Slav Defense could be something for you. It is a solid, but by no means [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 1. November 2022

84. KID: The dangerous pawn storm

(click image) The game I am presenting was played at the women’s under 26 world championships. It is a hidden pearl, as it, despite being not 100% perfect, displays many beautiful motifs of the [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 4. September 2022

83. The Bayonet Attack – Part 3

(click image) On the occasion of the release of my Chessable course about the Bayonet Attack, I present you a very instructive game between two world class players, where many of White’s [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 8. August 2022

82. Play the Najdorf – Part 2

(click image) This recent game of mine, which was played in the team championships in the Hamburg area, will be able to illustrate many of the points I made in part 1. [Event "Hamburg team ch"] [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 10. July 2022

81. Play the Najdorf – Part 1

The charm of the Sicilian Defense After 1.e4, more than 39% of the games follow the lines of the Sicilian Defense. This popularity is well-founded, as the adepts of the Sicilian are rewarded with [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 31. May 2022

79. What to play against 1.d4 – Part 2

Now, let’s apply the model to the question: What do I play against 1.d4? I would fill the four quadrants as follows, omitting openings that are unimportant or about which I am not 100% [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 10. May 2022

78. What to play against 1.d4? – Part 1

In my opinion, it is highly recommendable to take a methodical approach to building the opening repertoire. Being aimless can lead to the following problems: 1. You learn bad openings What is [...]

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By Matthias Wahls
In Opening Advice
Posted 3. August 2021

75. Starting out with 1.e4 or 1.d4?

A couple of months ago, I started a training group for beginning players for a private chess school. When I was asked to provide a repertoire, I had to make a decision about what first move I [...]

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