The Catalan

tomtom232

Only Chess

13 Jan 08

tomtom232

Joined: 15 Jun 06
Moves: 16334

13 Jan 08

I am interested in this opening. Any advice or any games with it are appreciated.

exigentsky

Joined: 19 Nov 05
Moves: 3112

13 Jan 08

Are you really or is it just because of fashion? Anyway, just look at Kramnik's games from the Mexico WC last year.

tomtom232

Joined: 15 Jun 06
Moves: 16334

13 Jan 08

Actually I have no clue whats in fashion and what isn't...So I guess that means that I am really interested.

JonathanB of London

Curb Your Enthusiasm

London

Joined: 04 Nov 07
Moves: 4259

13 Jan 08

Originally posted by tomtom232
Actually I have no clue whats in fashion and what isn't...So I guess that means that I am really interested.

Also, there were several games in the Kasparov-Karpov matches 1984-1990...

tomtom232

Joined: 15 Jun 06
Moves: 16334

13 Jan 08

I was actually looking for games people have played on here and maybe any advice people would be willing to impart.

Lukerik

Stick your hands up

Your bum

Joined: 26 Jul 07
Moves: 28451

13 Jan 08

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I play (and love) the Catalan and my advice would be to do it whenever possible. Generally it helps me keep my king out of the way until the endgame. Check out most of my games and you'll find one. I'm not a particularly interesting player but the most useful stuff is where I've had my defence deconstructed by superior players.

If I'm not feeling too lazy later I'll hunt out a couple.

mtthw

Joined: 07 Sep 05
Moves: 35068

13 Jan 08

Originally posted by tomtom232
I was actually looking for games people have played on here and maybe any advice people would be willing to impart.

For games on here, try the Games Explorer: http://www.redhotpawn.com/gamesexplorer/

Never played it myself, so can't give any useful advice.