Carlsen’s Surprise Opening Weapon [Norwegian Defense Explained]

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🎬 About this video lesson:

Some openings look suspicious—but can be secretly powerful. In this lesson, GM Igor Smirnov explains why Magnus Carlsen successfully used the rare Norwegian Rat Defense and how its strange moves actually create strong counterattacking chances.

You’ll learn how to:

Use unusual openings confidently
Turn flank play into active counterplay
Surprise opponents early
Understand the strategy behind rare systems

A tricky, underrated weapon that’s far stronger than it looks.

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📚 Games & Other Resources:

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Norwegian Rat Defense (Norwegian Gambit) by Magnus Carlsen
00:37 Key idea of the opening for Black
01:43 1) 7.dxe5 by White
02:42 2) 7.Qxe5 by White
04:21 3) If White does not exchange queens
05:48 4) Deadly checkmate trap
07:58 5) 4.g4 to attack your Knight
09:03 2300 ELO players game
09:42 6) If White simply develops

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ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov

Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.

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Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos

Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.

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