Scotch Opening: Take Your Rival Out Of Their Comfort Zone – GM Damian Lemos (EMPIRE CHESS)

August 24, 2015 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Tired of playing long theoretical games in the Ruy Lopez/Spanish opening? Take your opponent out of their comfort zone early on with The Scotch Opening (3. d4!)

This dynamic opening is perfectly suited to players who like great attacking chances, a space advantage and a completely sound position.

With players like Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov playing the Scotch (both featured on the 2 hour DVD) you know you’re in good company!

In this excerpt, Grandmaster Damian Lemos presents a clash of the titans between Ivanchuk and Topalov.

Watch how White gets a fantastic position by denying Black any freeing moves, castling Queenside and pushing for the Kingside attack.

This game really shows the power of the Scotch – even against the very highest quality players.

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

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