Chess: 900 to 1800

The Carlsbad structure and the minority attack

In the QGD Exchange, White attacks with the queenside minority; Black plays on the kingside and in the centre.

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  • Lesson 35 of 132

Four steps: two explanations, a demonstration, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1400.

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