The ‘Intellectual’ Opening: Why the Catalan Attracts Deep Strategic Thinkers
There’s a moment in every chess player’s development when raw calculation gives way to something more refined. The tactical fireworks that once dominated their games begin to feel less satisfying than the slow accumulation of microscopic advantages. It’s in this transition that many players discover the Catalan Opening—and find themselves utterly captivated. The Catalan doesn’t […]
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