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Bassem Amin vs AR Saleh Salem, Abu Dhabi Open 2017
Bassem Amin vs AR Saleh Salem
Abu Dhabi Open 2017
Egypt’s Bassem Amin won the strong Abu Dhabi Open and looks likely to become the first player from Africa to cross the 2700 rating barrier.
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4
Amin’s choice is an increasingly popular alternative to 3.Bb5, a move he faced with Black in the final round against Nigel Short. After a chaotic game in which both sides had winning chances, ...