Category Archives: The Catalan Opening

Main line Catalan: 6…dxc4 7 Qa4 Bd7 and related lines

Posted on February 5, 2011 by James Mansson

The traditional main line of the Catalan Opening arose in two of the games of the recent Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1 match in the Mid-Sussex League. On board two, I was White against Oliver Froom, and the game started … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Posted on January 26, 2011 by James Mansson

The final result of the match between Horsham 1 and Eastbourne 1 in the Mid-Sussex League has not yet been decided. The score stands at 2.5 to 0.5 in Horsham’s favour, with two games unfinished.

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The cornerstone of the 1 Nf3 repertoire

Posted on January 8, 2011 by James Mansson

The first decision in constructing the repertoire is what system to play in the position that arises after the moves 1 Nf3 d5 2 d4 Nf6 3 c4 e6. Visit the Bibliography for recommended reading relating to the 1 Nf3 … Continue reading →

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