Chess Openings, Robatsch defence (A41), Rossolimo variation

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CHESS OPENINGS

Annotated chess games with this chess opening:

chess opening #58718

(5)

Challenge from Club Fluax
elyhim (2552) vs. ipsissimus (2398)

Annotated by elyhim (1200): The most difficult choices in life are not between good and bad but between good and better. This game is too good to not be annotated, both black and white are confronted with difficult middle game choices. All I can say is that this game is a must see. I recommend to the club that we play 1. e4 due to the fact that Ispissimus is a very strong D-pawn player. This is a surprise as I and the…

chess opening #60760

(4)

continuous pressure wins the day
blackrook11 (1200) vs. all4nc (1687)

Annotated by blackrook11 (1200): My standard opening move Hmm my opponent throws me off guard here. This is the first time I would encounter this opening I guess So I grab a share of the centre with this pawn thrust The logical follow-up to his previous move I guess I continue developing My opponent makes way for his LSB Probably not the best move but I decided to restrict his LSB movement My opponent developes while…

chess opening #48817

(4)

Game 1 - Belgrade 1969
Janosevic vs. Suttles

Annotated by chess4him (1895): Here we go! The Hypermodernist's dream! Black cedes control of the center without a fight. Black intends to chip away at the center from the wings. A very normal opening sequence. 3...d6 is subtle, but assured. It allows the Bishop some flexibility and prevents White's push to e5. It does not beget white's center, but begins its attack. This is where the author explains that…