1.e4 - How to tame the Alekhine, Scandinavian and Pirc grundlagen This is why the opening

This is why the opening promises White great success

An early breach of a central file together with active piece play for both sides characterises the Petroff as a typical king's pawn opening

as well as those cases in which they are not so effective

Odds and Ends

Ivanchuk and many other top players

1.e4 - How to tame the Alekhine, Scandinavian and Pirc grundlagen This is why the openingAlthough almost every chess player spends 95% of their opening preparation time on main lines, there are some cunning strategists, including strong GMs (myself being no exception), who prepare a few side lines for their opponents, in which there are a variety of underwater reefs. I decided to collect these secondary openings on a single DVD. From now on, openings such as the Pirc, Scandinavian and the Alekhine Defense will no longer give you