The Classical Style:
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Chess Style Evolution
[Classical Style]
Chess Style
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The Classical Chess Style is also referred to as the Modern Style and, while it builds on the Center-square focus of the English Style, it aims to control the Small Center, directly from the Small Center.
Key Features:
- Use the Pawns to control the Small Center of the Board, first, with other pieces - the Knights and Bishops - offering support.
- Once the Center is controlled, attempt direct attacks against the enemy's King.
Example Game
- Classical Style -
- Lasker-Chigorin, Hastings, 1895 -
PGN File(s)
Notable Players
- Classical Style -
Example Openings
- Classical Style -
- Center Game
- Giuoco Piano
- Two Knights Defence
- Hungarian Defence
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