Anderssen Opening, named after the renowned unofficial World Chess Champion, Adolf Anderssen, gained its moniker due to his notable usage of the opening strategy during his 1858 match against the great Paul Morphy, employing it on three separate occasions.
Month: December 2023
Gravitational Chess: Move and get pulled down
Gravitational Chess, created by Carlos Nafarrate in 1984, is a unique chess variant played on the traditional 8×8 chessboard with the usual set of pieces and standard starting positions. However, what sets this variant apart is the inclusion of an intriguing gravitational feature that enhances the gameplay rules.
Hanging Pawns: Strength or weakness?
Hanging pawns, a significant pawn structure in chess, arise when two pawns are positioned on adjacent files without any other pawns to support or defend them. While they often form on the c- and d-files, they can also manifest on different files.
Thomas Bowdler vs. Henry Seymour Conway: The first sacrifice of both rooks
Bowdler’s clash with Conway showcases a remarkable display of audacious sacrifices, despite occasional errors from both participants. Let’s explore this historical encounter and appreciate the boldness and complexity it brought to the chessboard.
Einstein Chess: Apply relativity to each piece
Einstein Chess, an interesting chess variant, draws loose inspiration from Einstein’s theory of relativity, intertwining the concepts of mass and energy. This imaginative genre of chess was first introduced by Roméo Bédoni and Jean Zeller in the year 1981.
Maximummer: As long as possible
A Maximummer is a chess problem in which Black is required to consistently make the longest legal move, with preference given to one of the longest moves when there are multiple options.
Flank Opening: What to play and what to avoid
A flank opening in chess is a strategy employed by White, characterized by focusing on one or both sides of the board, away from the central d and e files. In this approach, White adopts a hypermodern style, opting to attack the center with pieces rather than occupying it with pawns.
Learn to beat Panteldakis Countergambit
Although the validity of the move 2. … f5?! can be doubted, I cannot overlook one of the oldest responses to the King’s Gambit, where Black declines the offered pawn with a sacrifice of their own.
Trompowsky Attack Trap: Another stray queen
The Trompowsky Attack is a refreshing and potent weapon in a chess player’s arsenal, especially when confronted with Indian openings. Its flexibility, rapid development, and ability to lead the game into less explored territories provide ample opportunities for creative and strategic play.
Karel Opočenský vs. Karel Skalička: The Mannheim Variation
The remarkable game between Karel Opočenský and Karel Skalička, two Czech masters sharing the same first name, was held in Poděbrady during the 14th Czechoslovak Championship tournament.