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Tagged: Sveshnikov
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Sveshnikov Checkmated
In the main variation of the Sveshnikov, Black harasses the pair of white knights weakening voluntarily his/her pawn structure. As a compensation Black minor pieces get activity. Nevertheless, Black has to be careful and...
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Mistake in the Sveshnikov
The Sveshnikov variation is an aggressive way of playing the Sicilian. Just in the opening, Black chooses the sharpest move, which is 5…e5 voluntarily leaving back the d-pawn. After few moves, Black’s pawn structure...
