Play the Orangutan: 1.b4 Emanuel Lasker Part 1: Topalov – Ponomariov

Part 1: Topalov – Ponomariov

computer analysis and the constant use of chess engines

then solve the same puzzles again and again

the latter are never allowed to dominate

Play the Orangutan: 1.b4 Emanuel Lasker Part 1: Topalov – PonomariovThe Orangutan, 1. b4, is also known as the Sokolsky opening, respectively named by the endearing name given to the opening by grandmaster Savielly Tartakower in 1924 after a visit to the New York Central Park Zoo or the opening's primary researcher and practitioner, Alexei Sokolsky. The opening challenges normal conventions by launching an instant attack on Black's queenside right from the outset of the game and leads to an interesting game where both