Slav Defense, Exchange Variation | Kids’ Class – GM Varuzhan Akobian

Name: Slav Defense, Exchange Variation | Kids’ Class – GM Varuzhan Akobian
Uploaded: 2018-09-30T17:00:02+00:00
Description: Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian goes over lines in the Slav Defense where white can play for an advantage. He also points out some common mistakes that black can make. See if you can remember the ideas of this opening and use them in your future games. 2018.09.23

September 30, 2018 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian goes over lines in the Slav Defense where white can play for an advantage. He also points out some common mistakes that black can make. See if you can remember the ideas of this opening and use them in your future games.

2018.09.23

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