Mikhalchishin: The Sharp Arkhangelsk Variation in the Ruy Lopez Taktik The Tata Steel Chess Tournament

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It’s safe to say that g2-g4 (or …g7-g5) is one of the most weakening moves available

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Mikhalchishin: The Sharp Arkhangelsk Variation in the Ruy Lopez Taktik The Tata Steel Chess TournamentThe Sharp Arkhangelsk: Mastering Carlsens and Caruanas Powerful Opening Weapon A Complete Guide to Winning with 1. e4 e5 Great players always have their own successful variations in the opening. One of them is the Sharp Arkhangelsk variation which arises after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O O b5 6. Bb3 followed by Bb7 and or Bc5. Its one of the most powerful opening weapons of great players like Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. This