The Romantic Style:
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Chess Style Evolution
[Romantic Style]
Chess Style
- Romantic -
Popularized by the Italians, from about the late 1700s, this is sometimes referred to as "The Italian game".
Key Features:
- Fast development of their army, followed by direct attacks on the enemy.
- Go all-out for Checkmate but, if you found your game heading for a Loss, then above all, make it a glorious one.
- If a player offers a piece for a sacrifice, the opponent is compelled to Accept, else face humiliation for the cowardly refusal.
Example Game
- Romantic Style -
- Anderssen-Kieseritsky, London, 1851 -
PGN File(s)
Notable Players
- Romantic Style -
Example Openings
- Romantic Style -
* All players would Accept the Gambits, naturally.
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