Palliser: The Tricky Tromp (paperback) NEU \r\nChapter 7: The Early Open

\r\nChapter 7: The Early Open Catalan with 5

Black's play is provocative – aiming to lure White into establishing a big pawn centre

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The French Defense is one of the most popular openings - from club players to grandmasters

Put the opponent's position under pressure immediately with the Chigorin Defense (1

Palliser: The Tricky Tromp (paperback) NEU \r\nChapter 7: The Early OpenIM Richard Palliser outlines a combative Trompowsky (1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5) repertoire for White. The lines analysed deal with all of Blacks common responses. A perennial favourite of creative players, the Tromp sets Black complex problems from the very beginning. It has been played by Anand in a World Championship match and used as a surprise weapon by Carlsen, Nakamura, Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and many other top players. While offbeat, the Trompowsky is