Opening course · C88 to C89
Learn the Marshall Attack
The Marshall Attack starts with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.c3 d5. Give a pawn on move eight and throw everything at White’s king. Plus calm answers to the Anti-Marshalls.
- You play Black
- Advanced
- Rated about 1700 to 2800
What you will learn
- 1 The idea 4 steps
- 2 Main line 22 steps
- 3 Key variations 5 steps
- 4 Traps 3 steps
- 5 Plans and middlegames 5 steps
- 6 Test yourself 11 steps
Key ideas
- Castle, then meet c3 with …d5.
- …c6 guards d5, …Bd6 hits the rook.
- …Qh4, …Qh3, …Bg4 and …Re6.
Traps you will see
- The unguarded knight Set by White
- The bishop sacrifice on h3 Set by Black
- The free queen Set by Black
Model games
- José Raúl Capablanca Frank Marshall New York · 1918
Questions
Is the Marshall Attack good for beginners?
It is an advanced choice, best from about 1700. If you are new, learn a simpler opening first.
What are the first moves of the Marshall Attack?
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.c3 d5.
How long is the course?
6 chapters with 50 steps, each played out on the board with your coach.
Which traps does the course cover?
- The unguarded knight
- The bishop sacrifice on h3
- The free queen