Lakdawala/Hansen: The Makogonov Variation Bestseller 0-0 and in most cases

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do not expect this highly entertaining book to be a "philosopher's stone" - there certainly cannot be one in chess

Joel Benjamin and Harold Scott examined hundreds of games and conducted a series of interviews with what they call the Heroes of the World Open

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Lakdawala/Hansen: The Makogonov Variation Bestseller 0-0 and in most casesA ruthless King's Indian killer The King's Indian Defense has a reputation as a sharp combative opening where Black aims to attack on the kingside, usually through a pawn storm supported by heavier artillery. Meet the Makogonov Variation! In this line of the King's Indian, it is frequently Black who will be the target of White's aggression. Black's standard plans usually result in either a passive position with little hope of counterplay or facing