Bishop's Opening: Boi Variation - Analyzing Rubinstein vs. Hromadka

Explore one of the most powerful chess opening systems for White - the Bishop's Opening, specifically the Boi Variation - through an analysis of a legendary game between Akiba Rubinstein and Karel Hromadka. Learn the key strategies and tactics of this aggressive variation, including how to expand on the kingside and launch attacks without significant risks. Witness Rubinstein's brilliant queen sacrifice, described by World Champion Max Euwe as "one of the most astonishing moves in chess history." Discover how to effectively use this opening to potentially defeat higher-rated opponents, and gain insights into why Rubinstein, despite his brilliance, never became world champion. Study the game's progression, from opening moves to the stunning finale, and understand the importance of avoiding 'half moves' in chess.

Greatest Chess Player Used My Favourite Opening As White!
Bishop's Opening: Boi Variation
Key idea to restrict Black's Bishop
Game continuation: Rubinstein vs Hromadka
Black protects f7 with Qe7
Rubinstein 'violates' classical chess rules!
Secret chess strategy
Tip: Do NOT play 'half moves' in chess
Brilliant moves in a row!
World Champion stunned by BRILLIANT move!
Black declined the queen sacrifice
Why Rubinstein never became the world chess champion?
Final moves the game