Take the Initiative and punish Opening Errors! – GM Damian Lemos (EMPIRE CHESS)

July 14, 2014 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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This DVD has emphasis on ‘Aggressive Play’ using The Initiative, Central Pressure, Lateral entry for pieces and harnessing Bishops. There is also explanation of the opening running up to the aggressive play situations.

In this long exclusive excerpt of the ‘Aggressive Play’ DVD from ‘The Club Player’s Manifesto’ by GM Damian Lemos we see the Grandmaster clearly explain the following points from the game Carlsen-Nikolic:

1. Quick overview of The French Defense
2. The solid …c5 versus Tarrasch is looked at in detail
3. IQP factors considered
4. Placing Bishops on closed diagonals is not good
5. Placing Bishops on a diagonal that has just sacrificed a Pawn will likely offer excellent play for the Pawn
6. Use threats to speed up your development and slow down opponents
7. Sacrificing a Pawn to prevent opponent Castling is probably worth it
8. Surprising lateral Rook attacks

Interface used ICC: http://www.chessclub.com/from/WStewart/

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