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Moscow VariationThe Moscow Variation has recently been adopted by some of the leading players, which is the reason for its rise in popularity. In the game Finkel-Lipes, after 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 Bb5+ Bd7 4 Bxd7+ Qxd7 the position is deeply analysed. |
This sets the theme of all the annotated games and Oral-Barbero is a trendsetter that has changed the assessment of a particular line in White's favour.
Aagard-Josephsen sees a risky line where White is obliged to lose a pawn but the reward is a lot of pressure and usually victory for White.
An amazing gambit is tried by White in the game Zaitsev-Shipov. After just 5 moves a pawn is offered to an established grandmaster who takes one look and declines! Zaitsev is renowned as a theory expert but this little known game has not yet inspired many followers. Follow the fashion and play the Moscow.