Two Knights Defence - Chess

The Kibitzer Two Knights Defence Part 3: Berliner Variation Busted? THIS MONTH I CONCLUDE my survey of the 4 Ng5 d5 lines in the Two Knights Defence (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bc4 Nf6) by looking at the Fritz Variation, which was featured (for example) in the famous game Estrin-Berliner. Early in the article there will be one digression, to present an important extra game in the 5...Na5 6 Bb5+ Bd7 line which concluded recently. The Kibitzer Tim Harding This mini-series has attracted even more interest than the average Kibitzer article, which is gratifying. I am little worried that some readers may expect to me to present important new analysis in this final part, which could overturn theory. It is doubtful that is the case, however, partly because of the inherent complexity and imbalance of the positions arising: thinking of a new move for White or Black is one thing, proving it to be correct or otherwise is quite another. Moreover, as I stated already in parts 1 and 2, my principal objective in this series of articles is to give an overview of the Two Knights Defence of value to readers of all playing strengths. As I said in part 1 (March), it can be so hard to see the wood for the trees once you undertake detailed exploration of any particular path in the 4 Ng5 d5 lines. You should imagine instead that I am in a fire service helicopter, skimming over the forest just above treetop level, looking for any significant breaks or signs of conflagration or maybe hunting for an elusive escaped prisoner. There is just one place in the article, near the end, where I swoop down to a clearing at ground level and maybe capture that fugitive! If you want other detailed examples of the Two Knights to analyse, you can then download the games from my website and study them. This revised file now contains material of the variations discussed this month in addition to the games already in the