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The Power of The Initiative with GM Lemos and FM Stewart

January 19, 2023 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Seizing the initiative in chess means you are the one calling the shots and your rival has to deal with your threats over and over.

A large part of playing with the initiative is staying on the offensive. Sacrifices are an important part of many attacks, and intuitive sacrifices will often take your opponent by surprise.

And few players have used the initiative like the legendary Garry Kasparov, join GM Damian Lemos and FM Will Stewart in 3 incredible lessons on the use of the initiative at different stages of the game.

Playing with the initiative is fun, but don’t forget to pay attention to your opponent’s plans. These are not always easy to spot, and we sometimes forget our opponent is playing to win the game as well.

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