MONTY / PLAY
All-out defense
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What is discussed
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Pierluigi Piscopo helps Montemagno turn more aggressive openings into practical learning after rating fluctuations and repertoire changes. The priorities remain thinking before moving, developing pieces and securing the king. The lesson includes a procedure for mating with king and rook, analysis of the Portuguese Scandinavian and an introduction to the Tarrasch defense against d4, chosen to produce open positions suited to his playing style.
Key points
- Slowing down makes it possible to test and, if necessary, reject an idea before the move becomes irreversible.
- King-and-rook mate is built by restricting the opposing king, using opposition and waiting moves.
- Gambits train calculation and visualization, but compensation depends on development and the specific position.
- The Tarrasch offers a more durable repertoire against d4: central pressure, open lines and development offset possible weaknesses.
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