Annotated by lecce-wulf (1200): The Old Benoni Defence, as once played by Tartakower and Alekhine a few times. Although it is common at club level (always trying to catch your opponent unawares in an unfamiliar opening) it is very rare at GM level. The other possibility, Nf3, has had great success for White on Gameknot 1900 games. The classical e6 is better here, or even switching to the Benko Gambit with b5! However,…
Annotated by brulla (1941): The characteristic move of the Vulture. It is meant to constrain white's development, especially of the queen side: if Nc3 happens it will be exchanged at once. The standard answer. Also this move is meant to hinder white's development. Or 5.Nc3 Nxc3 6.Bd2... and then 6...Qxa2?! or 6...Qc7. The first alternative is not sound and only suitable for blitz games. The characteristic take-back.…
