The Tricky Tromp

The Tricky TrompIM Richard Palliser outlines a combative Trompowsky (1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5) repertoire for White. The lines analysed deal with all of Blacks common responses. A perennial favourite of creative players, the Tromp sets Black complex problems from the very beginning. It has been played by Anand in a World Championship match and used as a surprise weapon by Carlsen, Nakamura, Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and many other top players. While offbeat, the Trompowsky is

adopt a new approach to chess and build up a thorough and sophisticated repertoire

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If we want to win games then we need to know what to do in as many scenarios as is possible

• Video running time: 3 hours 55 minutes

I decided to explore strategic themes by presenting model games in their entirety so you could have a whole picture of the developments and see how the game ended once the strategic advantage had been obtained

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This important historical document also features annotations and writings by Smyslov

Judit Polgar cultivated an aggressive tactical attacking style and won many of her games through brilliant combinations