I blundered horribly on move 9 in the Caro-Kann. My opponent missed the winning idea. Can you find
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The most famous trap in my first ever London System · Road to GM, Game 188
I got to play the famous London System trap the first time I tried the opening! I decided
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Tactical patterns and sacrifices in the Sicilian · Road to GM, Game 183, 184
My favorite game of the tournament was a mad tactical Sicilian in which I’d given up a piece
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Winning from “equal” positions by exploiting small advantages · Road to GM, Game 187
This game is a great exercise in “Karpov” style play. Building up on small advantages in seemingly equal
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Destroying the Sicilian feels great · Road to GM, Game 182
This game is a great example of just how dangerous the Maroczy Bind can be if black is
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A great exercise in conversion · Road to GM, Game 180
I faced a strong FM, had a better position, and struggled to convert. I had a protected passed
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I’m going to say this again, I need to grow a pair. · Road to GM, Game 181
I was so mad after this game. I faced a much stronger opponent and got a winning position
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Risk · Road to GM, Game 179
This game is a great example of how indecision and aversion to risk taking can cost you a
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When Tal met the Caro-Kann · Road to GM, Game 177
The Tal Variation is by far the most aggressive way to fight the Advance Caro-Kann. White initiates a
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The path of no resistance · Road to GM, Game 178
Sometimes you lose without ever having a chance. Without ever making your opponent struggle. Without ever trying to
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