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Showing posts with label Gambit Chess Articles. Show all posts

Monday, November 6, 2023

Sicilian Wing ( Portsmouth ) Gambit - B20 - Opening Theory

Portsmouth Wing Gambit Warfare
Conquer the Sicilian

The Sicilian Defense is one of Black's most popular responses to 1.e4. But what if you could disrupt their plans with an aggressive gambit right out of the gate? Enter the Sicilian Wing Gambit (also known as the Portsmouth Gambit). This exciting opening sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and quick attacking chances.

Here are some reasons to add the Wing Gambit to your chess arsenal:

  • Confuse your opponent: The Wing Gambit is a less common opening, throwing your opponent off-balance.
  • Sharpen your tactics: The gambit nature leads to sharp, tactical positions, perfect for honing your tactical skills.
  • Gain a quick advantage: The gambit can lead to a rapid development advantage and potential for a checkmating attack.

Let's delve into the wealth of resources available to master the Wing Gambit!



Wikipedia Page - Wing Gambit
The most common Wing Gambit is in the Sicilian Defense


 (1.e4 c5 2.b4   or   1.e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. b4)




Sicilian Wing Gambit Chess Articles

Dive into the rich theory, captivating history, and key variations of the Portsmouth Gambit.




Sicilian Wing (Portsmouth) Gambit LiChess Studies

Master the Gambit Through Interactive Training! Explore these Lichess studies to solidify your understanding of the Wing Gambit's concepts, analyze real games, and test your skills move-by-move.

  • Sicilian Wing's Gambit - 10 Chapter Study - A well-structured study outlining a complete opening repertoire for the Wing Gambit.

  • Spicy Gambits: Sicilian Wing Gambit! - 22 Chapter Study -Dive into 22 games with computer and human analysis, uncovering hidden tactical opportunities and positional nuances.

  • Portsmouth Gambit | Opening: Sicilian Defense - 9 Chapter Study - In this study, we will go over variations of the Sicilian Defense: Portsmouth Gambit, and look at master games with this opening. (90+ Hearts)

  • Karpov_ChessMood's Study - 10 Chapter Study - Delve into a comprehensive study with over 20 games linked for deeper analysis. 

  • Wing Gambit Tricks - 8 Chapter Study - Deepen your understanding with 7 analyzed games, focusing on critical moves and positional ideas.

New to Lichess Studies? No problem! This section includes a brief explanation of these interactive tools, highlighting how they can help you test your knowledge and master the Wing Gambit concepts move-by-move.


Sicilian Wing Gambit Puzzles

Put your Wing Gambit knowledge to the test! Dive into this extensive collection of puzzles specifically designed to sharpen your tactical skills within the Sicilian Wing Gambit.

LiChess Opening Puzzles 


Wing Gambit - 1320 Puzzles
Wing Gambit Deferred - 100 Puzzles


Sicilian Wing Gambit Game Databases

Witness the Wing Gambit in Action! Delve into these comprehensive game databases featuring real-life encounters where the Sicilian Wing Gambit was employed by both White and Black.

365Chess.com


ChessTempo.com


Chessgames.com (Game Collections)

  • Wing gambit victories - 37 Games - Uncover classic games featuring successful Wing Gambit play by legendary players like Marshall, Alekhine, and Keres.
  • Sicilian wing gambit - 9 Games - Deepen your understanding by studying games categorized by specific thematic ideas within the Wing Gambit.
  • Sicilian Wing Gambit for Black - 5 Games - Learn valuable defensive strategies from Black's perspective in these Wing Gambit games.
  • Sicilian: Wing Gambit-2. b4-Black wins - 9 Games Analyze games where Black successfully countered the Wing Gambit, providing valuable insights for both White and Black players.


Sicilian Wing (Portsmouth) Gambit Video Lessons


Tony Williams Portsmouth Gambit - 2 Hr - Camberley Chess Online lecture about this gambit

A Wild Line You Need To Learn - Sicilian Defense Counter (Tricky Gambit) - 20 Min - NM Nelson Lopez 
-Three games played against the same opponent, highlighting the effectiveness of a surprising move, Rook takes A3, which sacrifices a rook for a bishop.

The Wing Gambit | Dynamic Play against the Sicilian Defense | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy - 17 Min -
Analyzes various responses from Black, including accepting the gambit and counter-attacking in the center. He provides insights into the strategic and tactical ideas

CRUSH French and Sicilian Defense with The Wing Gambit - 28 Min - Gotham Chess 
- Chess Opening lesson for beginners and intermediate players.

Blast The Sicilian Out of The Water! | Portsmouth Wing Gambit!! - 37 min - IM Miodrag Perunovic - In-Depth Guide to the Portsmouth Gambit. Believes this gambit is even better that the Wing Gambit. (New 6/20/2024)

Crush Sicilian Players With The Wing Gambit!! - 53 Min - IM Miodrag Perunovic - Video Below 
- In-depth analysis of the Wing Gambit , offering a comprehensive guide to this aggressive opening. Various responses to the Wing Gambit, including side variations and main lines, while emphasizing the importance of activity, center control, and piece development. Includes tactical motifs, such as the Greek Gift, and strategic plans for exploiting open files and weak pawns.



Remote Chess Academy - GM Igor Smirnov

Anti -Wing Gambit Videos



Sicilian Wing (Portsmouth) Gambit Games w/ Analysis


Magnus Carlsen Uses The Wing Gambit to Beat 5 GM's - 28 Min -
Practical part of a two-part video series on the Wing Gambit where we see it in action.

GM Analysis #9: Williams vs Dragun: Sicilian Wing Gambit 2 b4!? - 26 Min - GM Simon Williams 
- I take a look at a game I played against the young Polish Grandmaster Kamil Dragun. I played the super aggressive Sicilian Wing Gambit, with 2 b4!? and got a very promising position.

Sharp play in the Wing Gambit | Standard Chess #294 - 55 Min - IM John Bartholomew -
I encounter an opponent who busts out the Wing Gambit, 1.e4 c5 2.b4!?. Though I decline the gambit, a tactical position soon ensues where my calculation left me wanting more.

Daniil Dubov Plays Wing Gambit Against Sicilian Defense - 6 Min


Johnathan Schrantz - Blitz games

Wing Gambit Graffitti painted on a wall, text and a chess board