Feb '00 Update
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
AS121 Mr Theon's games are a constant source of inspiration for all gambiteers out there. In the following rout he mangles his higher rated opponent in a thoroughly entertaining game.
Barry Attack
AS122 Mr Pedersen is best known for his theoretical works on main line openings, so to see him practising the Barry Attack came as something of a surprise. After the following fantastic game, I can warmly say "Steffen, welcome to d-pawn specials club!"
Trompowsky
AS116 Here is a variation very important to the ...e6 Tromp. Black tries an offbeat line, which has been given the Graham Burgess stamp of approval. However, with a series of natural moves, White keeps a pleasant space advantage without, for once, having to part with the bishop pair.
Pseudo-Trompowsky
AS117: The Stonewall approach If Black reacts passively then, in my opinion, White is well advised to set-up a dark-squared pawn chain (c3, d4, e3, f4), with the bishop being well posted on g5. In the Dutch Stonewall, Black often embarks on the extremely time consuming manoeuvre ...Bc8-d7-e8-h5. YAWN! The enormous bonus of the Pseudo-Tromp is that the bishop already controls the h8-d8 diagonal.
London System
AS120 Jon Speelman always seems to have a wealth of creative ideas, and here with an unusual knight manoeuvre he adds another string to the bow of London System afficianadoes. Chaos reigns across the board, before Speelman skillfully brings his young opponent to his knees!
Colle System
AS123 White sacrifices a piece for an attack and a couple of pawns, while Black runs for the hills with his king.
AS124 A powerful attacking display by a subscriber to this site, demonstrating in flamboyant style that it is not just grandmasters who can play fantastic attacking chess!
Torre Attack
AS118 Here White starts off quite positionally and establishes an early bind on the d6 square, spearheaded by a pawn on e5. To break White's grip, Black feels obliged to weaken his kingside, and you can probably guess the rest!
AS119 I'm sure that you're not completely surprised to hear that not all Torre Attack games end in mate! In the following debacle, Torre expert Robert Bellin floors his opponent with a queenside initiative in one of the important lines.
Unusual Move-Orders
AS125 Mark Hebden once again paves the way, showing how to deal with those awkward Black defences. Black's early bishop sortie is severely punished by an expert in d-pawn specials.