Openings Update

How Eugene used a sharp line in the Italian to crush an IM

Eugene is back from ALTO with stories and opening ideas! This week he shares how he used opening prep — not memorizing lines, but doing “due diligence” with practice games — to create an attacking masterpiece against IM David Vigorito, himself a very strong player and openings expert.

This is an amazing glimpse into how a GM uses a deep understanding of openings to defeat an IM.