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Gambits are passe, the books tell us, and that may be true of the 19th century ones where pawns are pitched by move four. But in modern gambits material isn’t offered until after move 12—and often isn’t accepted until move 20.

by GM Larry Evans

Perkonoja Endgame Studies

As the U.S. Championship begins perhaps a new era later this month, IM Jesse Kraai mourns the elegant atmosphere of the recent West Coast championships.