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LittleSoapBubble
's Blog
1 Jan 2026
KID - Rapport's Knight Sacrifice in the Sämisch!
This knight sacrifice in the Sämisch might generate a new trend!
21 Dec 2025
French - Many Sophisticated Move Orders!
Baffle your opponent with move order knowledge in the French Tarrasch!
17 Dec 2025
Caro-Kann - Unexpected Sacrifices!
Attacking the Caro-Kann with shocking sacrifices!
6 Dec 2025
Taimanov - Giri plays novelty in TT!
Giri's novelty in the Taimanov!
30 Nov 2025
Italian - The Modern 5.Nc3
Breathing new life into the Italian with 5.Nc3. Theory + Model Games!
28 Nov 2025
Najdorf - A New Knight Sacrifice!
A New Knight Sacrifice in arguably the most played line in chess!
27 Nov 2025
Nimzo - Grischuk Gambit!
The strong novelty that has stayed off the radar, until now...
21 Sept 2024
Catalan - new double bishop sacrifice!
Surprise even a well-prepared opponent with the following brand new opening idea.
20 Sept 2024
Marshall - a disappointing antidote to a fresh idea!
The unknown idea. And the unknown antidote...
6 Sept 2024
Torre Attack - Nepo's 4...h5!
After having written two blogposts about a g5 idea, it's time for Harry the h-pawn! Interested in th…
3 Sept 2024
English Four Knights - a g5 idea!
Nothing feels better than discovering an unexpected g5 novelty. Unfortunately, many of my novelties …
2 Sept 2024
KID - Pragg uses Carlsen's idea!
Ding Liren vs Praggnanandhaa (Sinquefield Cup 2024) opening analysis.
28 Aug 2024
Sveshnikov - Stockfish goes nuts!
Stockfish thinks he is winning, but he is getting mated!
27 Aug 2024
Scotch Gambit - a mind-blowing knight sacrifice!
Few things are as captivating as a well-timed piece sacrifice, especially in the opening phase of th…
26 Aug 2024
1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 - a 5th move novelty!
Nowadays it's hard to come up with a sound new idea as early as move 5. Yesterday we looked at 1.Nf3…
25 Aug 2024
1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 - Reversed Grünfeld 8...Rb8!
When facing 1.Nf3 d5 2.g3, it can be challenging to find a reply as Black that fits into your repert…