Peter Svidler up against Donald Trump's favourite chess opening.

Peter Svidler played against Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez of Spain. Who in turn played Donald Trump's favourite opening against Peter.

Previously known as the Trompowsky named after a Brazilian chess champion of the 1930's. The Trumposky begins with 1. d4 , Nf6 then 2. Bg5 with the bishop directly attacking the Knight on f6.



Options from this are various and can be explored on Chess24 with the help of Lawrence Trent who did a series on the Trompowsky.

The opening is a popular opening. And was used by Magnus Carlsen in game 1 of his World Chess Championship match against Karjakin in New York.

In this game Peter countered Juan's initial opening and managed to catch out Juan with a middle game tactic which finished the game early.

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