The King's Gambit Chess Tactics Popular Chess Terms John Cochrane was a strong

John Cochrane was a strong nineteenth century Scottish chess master ranked only below the well-known Howard Staunton the designer of modern chess pieces

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Amongst the many advantages of the Tarrasch is the fact that it can be used against the English and Reti Openings

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The King's Gambit Chess Tactics Popular Chess Terms John Cochrane was a strongThere was a golden era when The Kings Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning in the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of Whites ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient weapon can