FR Advance 3…b6 4..c3 Qd7 5.Nd2 [C02]-TWIC 940

TWIC 940
Game 3/6 FR Advance Review June 2013
This is an update to the Khalifman-Short Moscow 2001 game. White won with a nice attack in the feature game but black was fine in the opening so the 3..b6 remains a viable line.

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Game 3/6 FR Advance Review June 2013

This is an update to the Khalifman-Short Moscow 2001 game. Black was fine but allowed white to start a dangerous attack.

Feygin,M (2538) - Jochens,A (2298)
FR Advance 3…b6 4..c3 Qd7 5.Nd2 [C02]
Bundesliga 2012–13 Norderstedt GER (3), 10.11.2012

Position 1

Black has two key pieces out of play on the queenside. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

24...Na5

French Classical Alekhine Gambit 4.Bg5 Be7 5.e5 Nfd7 6.h4[C13]-TWIC 961

French Classical Alekhine Gambit 4.Bg5 Be7 5.e5 Nfd7 6.h4
Here's an introduction to this line.

 


French Classical Alekhine Gambit 4.Bg5 Be7 5.e5 Nfd7 6.h4(diagram)
White's aggressive pawn sacrifice is still topical today.

6.h4

TWIC 961
GM Feygin defended with 6...a6 but lost an interesting game. White march the g-pawn up the board to create attacking chances.

Here is the feature game.

Kotainy,J (2413) - Feygin,M (2538) 
French Classical Alekhine Gambit 4.Bg5 Be7 5.e5 Nfd7 6.h4[C13] 
Bundesliga 2012–13 Schwetzingen GER (13), 05.04.2013

Position 1
White has more space and has been preparing a kingside attack. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

13...b5

French Winawer Black Queen Blues 6..Qa5-TWIC 958

TWIC 958
French Winawer Black Queen Blues-

4.e5 c5 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 Qa5 7.Bd2 Qa4(diagram) 

Here is the latest on this popular Winawer branch from Bundesliga play.

7...Qa4

Berndt,S (2443) - Feygin,M (2538)

French Winawer Black Queen Blues

4.e5 c5 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 Qa5 7.Bd2 Qa4 [C18]

Bundesliga 2012–13 Muelheim GER (11), 16.03.2013

Position 1
Black wants to break down the kingside. What do you recommend for black next?

Black to Play

21.g4