The most widely followed Tournament of the last couple weeks concluded today in Moscow. The Aeroflot Open is an anticipated event every year drawing a the finest talents in chess from world over. The players preparing for the Candidates Tournament in little over a week were understandably absent this time around. But that’s not to…
Named after Portuguese Grand Master Pedro Damiano from the 16th Century this is one of the oldest opening in Chess. Condemned as a very weak opening this opening is never seen at top level play. However very likely encountered when facing an inexperienced opponent possibly at a Scholastic Event. Here’s an exhaustive look into the…
A most fundamental idea exploited by almost everyone against inexperienced/novice opponents is the Scholar’s Mate- also known as the Four Move Check Mate. Much as it is an exciting idea exploited by players using different variations of opening moves, here’s a look at possible alternatives and combinations and how to refute it playing black and…
