Chess.com: Circumstantial Initiative

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Channel: Chess.com · 2009 · Education

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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...

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