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Category: Gambits

link to What Are The Main Ideas Behind The Budapest Gambit?

What Are The Main Ideas Behind The Budapest Gambit?

If you’ve read our previous article on refuting Budapest Gambit, you must be aware of the line we recommended with the White pieces against this opening. But we have decided to go a step further to...

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How To Play The Queen’s Gambit Declined With White Pieces?

The Queen’s Gambit Declined is one of the most respectable defenses that is employed at the top level of chess. In fact, in the 2018 World Championship Match, Fabiano Caruana employed it with...

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Why Does The King’s Gambit Hardly Ever Get Played?

There are clear reasons why the King’s Gambit is rarely played these days. In this article, you will see why it's not a great choice for White. You will also learn a simple and practical way to...

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Why Shouldn’t You Play c5 In Queen’s Gambit as White?

A lot of players who play the Queen’s Gambit with the White pieces rush to push their pawn with c5, especially those who aren’t experienced enough in the line. In this article, we will discuss...

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Is It Better To Accept or Decline The Queen’s Gambit? (Final Verdict)

The Queen’s gambit opening arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4, where White gambits a pawn and Black has the choice to accept or decline it. Which one is the better option? Even though objectively...

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What Is The Best Response For White in The Budapest Gambit?

The Budapest Gambit starts after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5. It’s rarely played at the top level, in serious chess events. Why is this so? Also what is the psychology of players who play this gambit with...

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