Chess.com: Circumstantial Initiative
282 views · Published 10 September 2009 · 3:52 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: Chess.com · 2009 · Education
GM Friedel takes an example from his own recent tournament practice to illustrate the role of the initiative when in a bad position. An indifferent opening prompts his opponent to try to finish off him at the very beginning. However, Josh finds a hidden way to grab the initiative, muddling the issue, and giving chances to save the game or win... Full video available at http://www.Chess.com/videos