This Opening Is Extremely POWERFUL (especially for Blitz)

December 30, 2023 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares one of his favorite chess openings for White, the Bishop’s Opening, which arises after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4.

He reveals a secret line that will help you develop a powerful attack against your opponent, especially effective in blitz games.

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► Chapters

00:00 Bishop’s Opening, Aggressive Variation for White
01:02 5.f4, Vienna Hybrid, Spielmann Attack
01:57 1) If Black plays 5…Ng4
03:32 Devastating kingside attack
05:21 2) If Black plays 5…Nc6
08:00 Stockfish recommendation for Black
09:52 If Black plays fxg6
10:57 Funniest chess puzzle
12:35 Can you find the winning move?

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