My favorite attacking setup for white · Road to 2500, Game 52

November 16, 2024 NHaselton Uncategorized

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I play an attacking setup for white against an opening I face in the majority of my games. It’s effective, aggressive, and it prevents counterplay.
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These are the stats after 52 games:
Starting rating: 2251
Current rating: 2267 (+16)
Current score: W 23, L 18, D 8, C 2
Days left: 409
Rating: 2267/2500

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