Kotronias/Ivanov: The London Files: Defanging the London System Strategie 4 e3 0-0 5 Bd3

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Nunn ein klar gegliedertes und instruktives Werk zum Thema Einführung in taktische Motive und Muster vor

it is no surprise that Xie Jun's style of play is extremely aggressive in nature

The well-known chess author

was based on logic

Kotronias/Ivanov: The London Files: Defanging the London System Strategie 4 e3 0-0 5 Bd3Defend the London System and fear it no more! Although the London System was first played almost 200 years ago, it lay dormant until the beginning of the 21st century. Then chess players rediscovered it, realizing that the London could be played against most responses by Black, obtaining a good game with little preparation. Nowadays the London has evolved into an opening taken up by both club players and world champions. Magnus Carlsen has played it