The Sharp Arkhangelsk variation, utilized by chess masters like Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana, emerges from a series of strategic moves beginning with 1.e4 e5. This rich variation offers multiple playstyles, making it a challenging preparation for opponents, with model games highlighting its diverse strategies and concepts for players of all levels.
ChessBase Magazine Extra is the ideal supplement to ChessBase Magazine. Videos by Nicos Zwirs on the Vienna Game following the game Wei Yi vs. Max Warmerdam from Tata Steel 2024 (1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.d3 c6 5.f4) and part 2 of "Mikhalchishin's miniatures", this time focussing on the "Indian" openings. "Lucky bag" with 53 analyses by Romain Edouard, Michal Krasenkow, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, Gabriel Sargissian and many more. "The brilliancy" is provided by the 15-year-old IM Shreyas Royal from England. Plus over 50,000 new games for your database!
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We have all been there: after a win in an open tournament, it is time to face a stronger opponent, and we struggle to figure out how to play the opening. Our recently launched Opening Encyclopaedia can be of great help in these situations. GM Dorian Rogozenco, a well-known and experienced chess trainer, demonstrates how to employ this excellent tool to prepare an effective strategy and face the game confidently!
Herman Grooten is an International Master, a renowned trainer and the author of several highly acclaimed books on chess training and strategy. In the 163rd episode of his ChessBase show "Understanding before moving" Herman continues his series "Chess history in a nutshell" and continues to take a look at the legacy of Vassily Smyslov, the seventh World Champion in the history of chess. | Photo: Pascal Simon