The Berlin variation of the Spanish Opening is one of the best and most popular openings among world-class chess players because there are relatively few forcing lines. Black can play a completely sound chess opening based on understanding, rather than memorizing theory. The Berlin was Vladimir Kramniks major weapon with Black when he defeated the great Garry Kasparov to become World Champion.
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The Berlin variation of the Spanish Opening is one of the best and most popular openings among world-class chess players because there are relatively few forcing lines. Black can play a completely sound chess opening based on understanding, rather than memorizing theory. The Berlin was Vladimir Kramniks major weapon with Black when he defeated the great Garry Kasparov to become World Champion.
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