Kasimdzhanov: The new McCutcheon, Downloadversion Strategie Don't be fooled by its

Don't be fooled by its apparently harmless reputation: the Ponziani is full of tricks and catches many unsuspecting opponents by surprise

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and not just those that are taken from practical games

Kasimdzhanov: The new McCutcheon, Downloadversion Strategie Don't be fooled by itsThe McCutcheon Variation of the French Defense (3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4) immediately makes the game more difficult, but often quickly leads to a positional battle. Until recently, the entire system was considered double edged or even dubious White only had to know the main line well. But recently the McCutcheon Variation has been developing in a completely new direction. Rustam Kasimdzhanov now calls 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 the old main line and reveals how