Neishtadt: Win in the opening! Vereinsbedarf Attacking the English/Reti

Attacking the English/Reti

The tournament delivered a remarkable upset when young Dutch grandmaster Jorden van Foreest claimed first place after a dramatic tiebreak against Anish Giri

2nd edition 2018

His 'masterwork'

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Neishtadt: Win in the opening! Vereinsbedarf Attacking the English/RetiLosing a game of chess in the opening or the early middle game is especially annoying. However, this is something that happens not only to novices, but also to experienced masters. A knowledge of opening disasters and of the correct replies to sharp continuations is imperative if a player is to master this difficult phase of the game, in which much is still shrouded in mist. Time and again unexpected combinative themes occur, striking the opponent