Palliser: The Tricky Tromp (hardcover) Bestseller Silman remains a strict teacher

Silman remains a strict teacher who occasionally does not hold back with harsh criticism

such openings are generally considered borderline unsound at the higher levels

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Palliser: The Tricky Tromp (hardcover) Bestseller Silman remains a strict teacherIM Richard Palliser outlines a combative Trompowsky (1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5) repertoire for White. The lines analysed deal with all of Blacks common responses. A perennial favourite of creative players, the Tromp sets Black complex problems from the very beginning. It has been played by Anand in a World Championship match and used as a surprise weapon by Carlsen, Nakamura, Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and many other top players. While offbeat, the Trompowsky is