Since 1996
British international master Gary Lane brings a new dimension to ChessCafe.com fine line-up of chess journalists. Gary's column will specialize in discussing the latest in opening theory and related topics. We encourage you to submit your questions about your favorite opening to Gary for consideration in one of his columns. A new column is posted the first Wednesday of each month.
How can I be like Alexei Shirov and also play the Fried Liver Attack?
Peter Osborne from the UK has spotted the infamous Fried Liver Attack being used at the Olympiad and wants to know if it is just winning for White?
The first thing to say is that the Fried Liver Attack is another name for the Fegatello Attack, which was popular with sixteenth century Italian masters, and the name is apparently Italian for a piece of liver. Well, I have to admit that I was rather shocked to see a grandmaster pl...
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