Crushing White with the Schliemann Gambit! – GM Sam Shankland (EMPIRE CHESS)

October 20, 2014 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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In this video, we see GM Sam Shankland presenting a repertoire based on meeting 1.e4 e5 for Black aimed at the club player. Coverage starts after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 when GM Shankland recommends the Schliemann variation, but played in a more classical way, aiming to take advantage of the extra central pawn in the long term instead of seeking immediate confrontation. Sam lets us know the Schliemann is a good opening and why strong players lose as White against it, and also mentions the theoretical status of key positions in the Schliemann Gambit. He then demonstrates there are few good side-lines for White, which leaves White only two options – 4.d3 or 4.Nc3.

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