GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you how to crush the Owen defense, 1...b6

Recently, World Champ Magnus Carlsen played 1...b6. So, don't be surprised to face this move soon!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn presents the best plan for White as showed by Hungarian legend Peter Leko from the recent Isle of Man Tournament.
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[@thejupiter1744]

Great video. I worked with this line also with my chess engine . Crushed my arch enemy at the club with it. THANK YOU EUGENE.

[@ahmadrezayaghooti2201]

You're a great teacher. Thanks a lot, and keep up the good work!

[@GambitChurch]

Thanks GM,

[@hsinghal1]

wow that game was really beautiful!

[@pankajnegi2397]

Nice

[@miguelfonseca1104]

at 2:22, this position is fine for black, he can play a5 qc8-ba6 or the daring g5-h5-g4, followed by qc7 and 0-0-0. Of the two, the former is more objectively sound but the latter leads to some exciting chess, and i woudnt entirely trust the engine in that position anyways (its sort of like a queenside KID)

[@jaylenlenear3944]

I can't find the leko game. Can you start posting links to the games like a reference

[@jaylenlenear7850]

Why is it considered a favorable French for white after ...d5 e5?

[@plot3660]

B6 bb7 is not a flexible move meaning that white can play around the set up. White on the other hand with the moves nf3 bd3 have their pieces placed perfectly