CLEARANCE - Spanish Exchange Variation - Andrew Martin Superior Traditional Chess Boards b4 but also 3

b4 but also 3

increment/delay

After learning the vital set positions

and ownership of them is offered through a carefully selected series of exercises

using them to disrupt your rival’s development or accelerate your own

CLEARANCE - Spanish Exchange Variation - Andrew Martin Superior Traditional Chess Boards b4 but also 3A simple idea underpins the Exchange Variation of the Ruy Lopez. Take all the pieces off and White wins the ending. Naturally, the execution of this plan is anything but simple because Black obtains the Bishop pair and free piece play to compensate him for his doubled pawns on c6. Nevertheless, it is useful to have something to aim for! Many World Champions have employed 4. Bxc6 and we will see some of their encounters on this DVD, along with a