The Modernized Flank Attack - HARDCOVER DGT Projects Chess Clocks Chess Clocks His scoresheet can be read

His scoresheet can be read as an emotional seismogram

but that doesn't make it so

Study brings wisdom

deals with the large number of alternatives occurring after the main move 7

An outstanding match player throughout his career

The Modernized Flank Attack - HARDCOVER DGT Projects Chess Clocks Chess Clocks His scoresheet can be readSome may say it belongs to a backroom chess game in a caf, some may say it belongs to olden times back when the Kings Gambit was the main line after 1. e4 e5. But we are seeing more and more occurrences at the top level. Is it a coincidence? Its safe to say that g2 g4 (or g7 g5) is one of the most weakening moves available. As a matter of fact, the objectively worst first move happens to be 1. g4, accompanied by an evaluation of 1. 30 when running