Chess with Sam Collins

Anthony Fox v Wagner Madeira

World Senior Championship 50+, 2016

The World Senior Championship features annual Open and Women’s events for the 50+ and 65+ age categories. Anthony Fox and Peter Cafolla are two of Ireland’s most active amateur players and participated in this year’s 50+ Open event in the Czech Republic.

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6

This opening, known as the “Four Knights” for rather obvious reasons, has gained in popularity ...