The Black Lion Defense (ROAR)

The Black Lion Defense (ROAR)

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the Philidor Hanham Variation. as known as the Black Lion Defense!!! ROARRR

So while analyzing my games I noticed a cool opening called the Black Lion! ROARRR

What is the Black Lion U say? Well according to Grandmaster Simon Williams, the Black Lion is the opening you do not castle for as Black! Check it out happy.png

Looking for an interesting, exciting, aggressive and flexible opening to play against 1 e4!? Then the Black Lion is just the opening for you! The Lion gets ready to roar after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.0–0 c6 – and now Black wants to attack with an early ...g5. This opening, first brought into the limelight by Dutch amateur players Jerry van Rekom and Leo Jansen.

Grandmaster Chess Lesson! This video aims to explain the five key things that you need to know in order to play a very exciting opening, The Black Lion.
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National Chess Master Maurice Bishop goes over the Black Lion!
 
The Black Lion is a little-known opening, but it can be very attractive to players who are looking for a strong response to 1. e4. This system often leads to attacking opportunities for black down the king's side, but watch out for counter-attacks on the other side of the board.
 
Below is available chess classes on the Black Lion by GM Simon Williams & NM Maurice Bishop:
 
Black Lion DVD available to buy here - http://shop.chessbase.com/en/products.
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Here's Some examples of Black Lion in Effect!
National Chess Master Maurice Bishop uses Black Lion to Defeat a Grandmaster!
You can also play the Mieses Opening also known as the White Lion