London System: Typical plans for White and Black

June 28, 2017 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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The London System is a popular chess opening, especially in the club levels. In recent times, it has been played in top grandmaster level, even by the world champion Magnus Carlsen. There is no doubt that it has become the main line in 1.d4 from being a sideline.

Today our guest coach IM Asaf Givon will explain to you the typical ideas for both White and Black in this opening. He will give an overview about the different variations and commonly arriving middlegame positions.

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