Chess: 900 to 1800

The London pyramid and its breaks

The c3-d4-e3 pyramid is solid; the e3-e4 break brings it to life.

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  • Lesson 36 of 132

Five steps: an explanation, two demonstrations, a find-the-move exercise, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1100.

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