Monday, March 18, 2024

Stonewall Dutch Defense A92 - A95

 

The Stonewall Dutch isn’t defined by a specific sequence of moves; rather, it’s a setup.
Black arranges their pawns on f5, e6, d5, and c6 against White’s non-1.e4 development.
The position can vary significantly,
 but the central pawns on light squares create the Stonewall structure.


Stonewall Dutch Resources

Bishops Bounty Main Dutch Defense Page - Here


Stonewall Dutch Articles


How To Play The Stonewall Dutch - GM Bryan Smith - Chess.com Article

The Dutch Stonewall - Exeter Chess Club - booklet for Juniors


Stonewall Dutch LiChess Studies


Stonewall Dutch Defense - 7 Chapter Interactive Study (521 Hearts)

The Dutch and Anti-Dutch Systems - 6 Chapter Study (901 Hearts) Study at Top of Page


Games Databases


Chess365.com

A92: Dutch, stonewall variation 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O d5 - 1032 Games
A93: Dutch, stonewall, Botvinnik variation 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O d5 7. b3 - 561 Games
A94: Dutch, stonewall with Ba3 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O d5 7. b3 c6 8. Ba3 - 424 Games
A95: Dutch, stonewall with Nc3 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O d5 7. Nc3 c6 - 776 Games

Chess Tempo

Dutch Defense, Stonewall Variation, Modern Variation (A90) - 2920 Games
Dutch Defense, Stonewall Variation, General Variation (A92) - 353 Games
Dutch Defense, Classical Variation, Stonewall Variation (A93) - 361 Games
Dutch Defense, Classical Variation, Stonewall Variation (A94) - 437 Games
Dutch Defense, Classical Variation, Stonewall Variation (A95) - 769 Games
Dutch Defense, Modern Stonewall Variation (A97) - 2133 Games


Stonewall Dutch Puzzles & Tactics


WTHarvey.com

Dutch, Stonewall, Botvinnik Var. (ECO A93) - 10 Puzzles
Dutch, Stonewall with Ba3 (ECO A94) - 10 Puzzles
Dutch, Stonewall (ECO A95) - 10 Puzzles

LiChess Opening Puzzles

Dutch Defense : Stonewall Variation - 43 Puzzles
 


Stonewall Dutch Video Lessons


Dutch Stonewall Defense - 16 Video Playlist  - japanesetutor (Think these videos might be from a book)

Stonewall Dutch IM Andrew Martin - 1hr 41 Min

The Stonewall Dutch · Chess Openings - 34 Min - Hanging pawns

Dutch Defense | Stonewall Attack!! - 23 Min - IM Miodrag Perunovic
Ultra-Modern Dutch Stonewall | Fight The Catalan Without Fear!! - 41 Min - IM Miodrag Perunovic

Stonewall Dutch for chess beginners (explained) - 14 Min - Bad Bishop Chess Channel

Stonewall Dutch Repertoire Preview - 10 Min - ChessGoals - Playing against Catalan



Stonewall Dutch Game Videos (w/ Analysis)


Chess Stream #72 Fresh Ideas in the Stonewall Dutch - 28 Min - GM Simon Williams - featuring insightful ideas and in-depth analysis of two games.

Reykjavik Open: Facing an Indian Prodigy, Raunak Sadhwani, with the Stonewall Dutch Opening. Round 5 - 27 Min - GM Simon Williams

Play the Stonewall Dutch like Stockfish - 9 Min - ChessGoals

kingscrusher (Games with well done game analysis )
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen plays the Dutch Stonewall Defence against Vishy Anand! - 18 min - kingscrusher
World Chess Champion: Magnus Carlsen plays the Dutch Stonewall Defence against Fabiano Caruana! - 17 Min - kingscrusher
Amazing Tartakower Immortal game - Geza Maroczy vs Savielly Tartakower - 1922 - Dutch Stonewall - 14 Min - kingscrusher
Dutch Stonewall Chess Opening: Stockfish 6 vs Leela Chess ID 467 : Time Limit : 1/20 - 14 Min -kingscrusher
Outrageous Dutch Defence ‼ || Radoslaw Wojtaszek vs Simon Kim Williams aka "Ginger GM" - 14 Min -kingscrusher

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Leningrad Dutch Defense - A81, A87-A89

 The Leningrad Dutch Defense is considered an aggressive opening in chess. It is a dynamic and tactical choice for Black, which involves fianchettoing the king’s bishop and controlling the center with pawns on d6 and e6. This opening allows Black to launch a counterattack on White’s position, often leading to a sharp and complex game.

Bishop's Bounty Dutch Defense Page - Link Here



Leningrad Dutch Articles


Leningrad Dutch: Complete Guide - IM Zaur Tekeyev - Chessworld (W/33 Min Embedded Video)

Chess Opening Basics: The Leningrad Dutch Defense - Chessable Blog Guide

Leningrad Dutch by GM Magesh and GM Arun - Short Chess.com Article w/ 2 Annotated games



Leningrad LiChess Studies


Leningrad Dutch - Complete Repertoire - 32 Chapter Study (55 Hearts) 

Leningrad Dutch - 12 Chapter Study (225 Hearts)

The Leningrad Dutch - 8 Chapter Interactive Study



Chess Databases

365Chess.com

A81: Dutch, Leningrad, Basman system 1. d4 f5 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. Nf3 c6 5. O-O Nh6 - 9 Games
A81: Dutch, Leningrad, Karlsbad variation 1. d4 f5 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. Nh3 - 99 games

A87: Dutch, Leningrad, main variation 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 - 3208 Games
A88: Dutch, Leningrad, main variation with c6 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O d6 7. Nc3 c6 - 3632 Games
A89: Dutch, Leningrad, main variation with Nc6 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O d6 7. Nc3 Nc6 - 2959 Games

Chess Tempo

Dutch Defense, Semi-Leningrad Variation (A81) - 6597 Games
Dutch Defense, Leningrad Variation (A87) - 2240 Games
Dutch Defense, Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88) - 4895 Games
Dutch Defense, Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation (A89) - 3409 Games

Chessgames.com (Collections)

Leningrad rampage - 14 games (Where White is blown off the board)
Leningrad Dutch - 27 Games (Bunch of Nakamura games here)
White wins Dutch Leningrad (A88) (elo>2500) - 7 Games
Black Wins Dutch Leningrad (A88) (elo>2500) - 8 games



Leningrad Dutch Tactics Puzzles

LiChess Opening Puzzles

DUTCH DEFENSE: LENINGRAD VARIATION - 126 Puzzles

WTHarvey.com

Dutch, Leningrad, Main Variation (ECO A87) - 25 Puzzles
Dutch, Leningrad, Main Var. w/...c6 (ECO A88) - 24 Puzzles
Dutch, Leningrad, Main Var. w/Nc6 (ECO A89) - 24 Puzzles



Leningrad Video Lessons


The Leningrad Dutch · Chess Openings - 54 Min - Hanging Pawns

Opening Basics #34: Dutch defense - Leningrad variation - 35 Min - Jim
 Chess Channel

Svitlana's Smart Moves - How to play the Leningrad Dutch Defence - 22 Min - ChessBase

St.Louis Chess Club
Learn the Leningrad Dutch Part 1: 7...Nc6 | Chess Openings Explained- 48 Min
Learn the Leningrad Dutch Part 2: 7...c6 | Chess Openings Explained - 40 Min



Leningrad Dutch Games (w/Analysis)


Dutch Defence: Leningrad - 28 Video playlist - kingscrusher - (Assorted games from famous to his own)

Your Chess Analyzed #6 | Leningrad Dutch Attack - 13 Min - GM Moulthun Le

GM Chess Analysis #46 My first Leningrad Dutch! Ravi vs Williams - 21 Min - GM Simon Williams

Dutch Defense, Leningrad - Standard chess #2 - 40 Min - ChessNetwork

The Fall of Leningrad | Tal vs Botvinnik 1960. | Game 19 - 16 Min - Agadmator (Classic Game)

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Alien Gambit - Caro-Kann

The Alien Gambit is an intriguing and aggressive chess opening that aims to surprise opponents and create a strong attack.
It is a lesser-known variation within the Caro-Kann Defense.


LiChess Studies

Caro-Kann: Targetting f7 (Caro-Kane and Alien Gambit - 12 Chapter Study

Alien Gambit Study: Alien Gambit Study - 12 Chapter Study (w/ 4 Games)

COUNTER the Alien Gambit - 3 Chapter Study


Alien Gambit Video Lessons

Crush EVERYONE with the Alien Gambit! - 33 Min - IM Gotham Chess

Mastering The Alien Gambit 👽 | Tips & Tricks - 34 Min - Witty_Alien

The Difference Between Alien Gambit & Caro Kane Variation 👽‼️ - 21 Min  - Witty_Alien

The Gambit That Shocked The Chess World - Alien Gambit - 22 min - Witty_Alien

Learn the Alien Gambit with Hikaru!! - 57 Min - GM Nakamura



Black vs. Alien Gambit

CRUSH the Alien Gambit | Easiest Beginner Guide - 4 Min (Well done Video, easy to Understand)

Levy Rozman VS Russian School of Chess: ALIEN GAMBIT REFUTED! - 17 Min - WGM Dina Belenkiya

How to CRUSH EVERYONE who uses Gothamchess Alien Gambit! - 6 Min -  ChessGoals


Alien Gambit Game Videos

I Unknowingly Faced the ALIEN GAMBIT - 16 Min - IM Eric Rosen

The Alien Gambit is TOO STRONG - 6 Min - IM Eric Rosen

Stockfish Played ALIEN GAMBIT Against An Alien Today in Chess.com | Stockfish Vs Alien| Chess Gambit - 7 Min




Thursday, January 18, 2024

Silman Article Archive Part 10 - Random Lessons


 Treasury of  FREE Chess Articles By IM Jeremy Silman

501 Chess Articles from 2009 - 2023

So many of these Articles are Lessons, Games and Positions to Test and Teach the Reader.

Random Lessons  

Most of the Titles Explain the Lessons



Tales Of Bishops And Knights - Lesson Comparing The strength and Weaknesses of Both.

The Time-Trouble Blues - Lesson About Time Troubles and Reasons

The Joy Of Reviewing Chess Games - Great lesson, 4 games , 2 Puzzles , History

Fixing Your Weaknesses - Couple games , Lesson

Knowing When to Pull the Trigger - 3 Puzzles, 6 Master Games -  analyzing a student's game in a Closed Sicilian opening. The importance of properly assessing winning and losing positions psychologically. He stresses tactics, imbalances, threat awareness, and cultivating the right mindset to find knockout blows in dynamic positions. The game serves as an example of seizing winning chances versus passivity.

If The Board Says ATTACK, Then ATTACK! - One game , (Lots of lessons from Opening to Endgame)

The Man Who Wouldn't Castle -   3 Master Games - Analyzes an exciting Najdorf Sicilian, Instructive game demonstrating critical lessons like choosing suitable openings, the vital need to castle, and avoiding unfocused attacks. Also highlights some common strategic errors and the importance of understanding your opponent's ideas.

Emotions vs. Cold Reason - 2 Master Games - Instructive game highlighting key skills like managing emotions, recovering from errors, deeply understanding opening structures, and converting winning positions. The game emphasizes the importance of objectivity, resilience, opening knowledge, and keeping things simple when ahead.


What Is The Initiative? - Lesson w/ positions

The Eye Of The Beholder - Lesson w/3 Games (seeking a way to come up with a creative move or idea that your opponent didn’t even imagine)

How To Play Multi-Purpose Moves - Lessons w/ 6 positions

Recognizing The Big Moment In A Game - game starts with a Center Counter opening but transposes into various other openings, creating an interesting and complex position. The author emphasizes the importance of recognizing key moments in a game where your opponent may be vulnerable or where you can seize the initiative.

Protecting Overprotection - Lesson w/ 3 example Games

The Difficult Opponent  - 3 games, 4 Puzzles (Players with equal ratings sometimes aren’t equal at all in battles against each other due to a players style)

Greed and Two King Hunts - 2 Puzzles - Lesson on Greed

Pawns, Greed, Pins, and the Center - 3 Puzzles - w/ 4 lessons (Strong Center, Pins, Greed, Pawn moves)

Rules, Homes, and a Big Decision - 2 Puzzles - w/ 3 lessons 

Space, Negativity, and Dreams  - Short Article on Space Advantage

Checks and Threats, Should You or Shouldn’t You - 6 Puzzles - Lesson on Checks and Threats


Material Imbalances, Opening Ideas, and Hanging Stuff - Lessons from 2 Amateur Games

Countdown to Mate - 3 Master Games -  analyzes a student's game, emphasizing the dangers of unnecessary checks and inactive pieces, while advising playing actively over reacting to threats.

Threats, Real & Imagined - 3 Puzzles , 3 Master games - analyzes a student's game, advising him to avoid over-responding to threats and instead play with confidence in his own position.

Cruise Control - 2 Puzzles, 1 Master Game -  analyzes a Sicilian game, advising the reader to avoid opening setup autopilot and overreaction to threats.

When Both Sides Try to Lose - Analysis of Amateur Game

Death by Dark Squares - 6 Puzzles - Analysis of Amateur Game

A Key Tactical Theme - 2 Puzzles - Deep Analysis of Amateur game

Fighting For Your Chessboard Rights! - 1 Puzzle - Analysis of Amateur Game.

Threats, Agendas, Demands, and Safety - 4 Positions from Reader games with a lesson from each.

Don't Play a Move If You Can't Back it Up! -  Detailed Analysis of reader game  (Long Article)

The Classic Bishop Sacrifice - 2 Puzzles, So in summary, while an Alapin Sicilian, the critical lessons are more general about seizing opportunities, handling defenses, and the importance of determination and resilience.

Know Your Position's Agenda - 3 Puzzles -  Analyzes a Caro-Kann game that turns into a Panov-Botvinnik, emphasizing knowing your position's needs and not reacting to superficial threats. Counterattack in the center when facing a wing attack.

Cruise Control - 2 Puzzles, 1 Master Game -  analyzes a Sicilian game, advising the reader to avoid opening setup autopilot and overreaction to threats.


Two Players, Two Different Fantasies - 3 Puzzles, (Amateur Game) The key overall messages are to adhere to opening principles, calculate responses diligently, castle early, coordinate your forces, and maintain a purpose behind each move. Rash attacks before development lead to disaster.

Cultivating a Positive Attitude  -  4 Puzzles , 3 games - Analyzes a game between two amateurs, highlighting the importance of confidence, calmness and avoiding unnecessary defenses.

Blundering

Blunders That Give Us Hidden Gold  - Great overall lesson covering all the mistakes (From opening to Endgame) of one game.

Having Fun With Blunders -  22 Puzzles,  Famous Players Blundering, Lesson on Blunders

The Rocky Horror Picture Blunder - Lesson on the use of symbols like "!", "!!", "?", and "??" , 10 Puzzles on assigning Symbols

Everyone, of Every Rating, Blunders - 5 Puzzles, 1 Game -  Lesson on Fighting from Inferior position, and Nice Endgame Lesson 

Return of the Blunder Gland, Part One -  2 Master Games - The opening was a Queen's Gambit Declined transitioning from a Caro-Kann Defense. Analyzes a beginner's game, emphasizing basic tactics like ensuring your pieces are safe and not hanging them.

The Blunder Gland: Playing Blind -  3 Puzzles -  Bunch of Lessons from an Amateur game.

Blunder Gland Redux: First Baby Steps, and Then The World - 2 Puzzles - Analysis and Lessons from Amateur game

Endgame Theory

The Two Faces Of Opposite-Colored Bishops -  Lesson w/ 4 Positions