Storey: The Sniper Play 1...g6, ...Bg7, and ...c5! Schachtrainer Chapter 7 - Black Develops

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Storey: The Sniper Play 1...g6, ...Bg7, and ...c5! Schachtrainer Chapter 7 - Black DevelopsThe Sniper is a dynamic and universal opening weapon for Black which can be used against all mainline openings. Black's system of development with g6 and Bg7 initially allows White to occupy the centre but, in true hypermodern style, Black strikes back immediately with c5. The Sniper can lead to original or barely known positions in which Black can strive for the initiative. It is also rich in move order possibilities, with potential transpositions