Chess with Sam Collins

Matthew Turner vs David Fitzsimons

Gonzaga Classic, 2019

Organised by transition year students, the Gonzaga Classic 2019 was a great success, raising over €2,000 for charity. More than 200 players participated, including four grandmasters. GM Matthew Turner won the event with 4.5/5.

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.c4 e6 4.g3 dxc4 5.Qa4+

A safe alternative to the complex main lines after 5.Bg2, which often involve a pawn sacrifice.

5 . . . Nbd7 6.Bg2 ...