E-DVD Fighting for Initiative with GM Misa Pap Chess Opening Software part1a Ld2 a5 4

part1a Ld2 a5 4

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E-DVD Fighting for Initiative with GM Misa Pap Chess Opening Software part1a Ld2 a5 4The idea of initiative confuses a lot of beginners. What does it actually mean? Is it sacrificing a piece and going for a combination? Is it squeezing the life out of your opponents position? Is this tactical play or positional? If you ask a decent coach, he will let you know that initiative is everything in chess. You might sacrifice a piece. You might grab the critical squares too. You might even have to lose the tempo if needed. So what does