The Black Lion - an aggressive version of the Philidor Defense CT the reader is familiarized with

the reader is familiarized with modern gambit ideas

which like "Successful Combinations" bears the seal of approval "Official Textbook of the German Chess Federation"

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Knowing just a few key endgame techniques will dramatically increase your confidence

The Black Lion - an aggressive version of the Philidor Defense CT the reader is familiarized withAre you looking for an interesting, exciting, aggressive and flexible opening against 1. e4!? Then the Black Lion is just right for you! After 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 e5 4. Nf3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. 00 c6 the lion wants to roar and Black has the plan to attack with an early g5. This opening, which was championed mainly by Dutch amateur players Jerry van Rekom and Leo Jansen, is now played by grandmasters. Grandmaster Simon Williams recommends an easy