♟  "Today many players, especially young ones, think that the older openings are so thoroughly analysed that nothing more can be tried. This is a serious mistake.
The methods of positional play become deeper and finer each year. Being well acquainted with them it is possible even in openings which seem to be fully
explored to find ways to create a real fight." -Tigran Petrosian  ♟

♖ "My Week at the Club", Videos by Roger Cappallo ♞

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New Wachusett Chess Club Feature: My Week at the Club by Roger Cappallo

Hello All,
I've decided to take a bit of a leap and to post a video each week on my game from the club. If nothing else, it will give you all a chance to prepare for games with me, exposing the gaping holes in my opening preparations.
If you're interested, here are the links.
Cheers,
Roger

#1: April 6, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 Jim Hankard
Pirc Defence
#2: April 13, 2016
Dave Thomas 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Reti Opening
#3: April 20, 2016
Roger Cappallo 0-1 Gary Brassard
Pirc Defense
#4: April 27, 2016
Ed Harris 1/2-1/2 Roger Cappallo
Anderssen's Opening
#5: May 4, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 George Miller
Hippopotamus Defense
#6: May 11, 2016
Alan Condon 0-1 Roger Cappallo
London System
#7: May 18, 2016
Roger Cappallo 0-1 Dave Thomas
Benko Gambit
#8: May 25, 2016
Dave Thomas 0-1 Eric Strickland
#9: June 1, 2016
Arthur Barlas 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Queen's Indian Defence
#10: June 8, 2016
Ed Harris 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Anderssen's Opening
#11: June 15, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1/2-1/2 Ray Paulson
London System
#12: June 22, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 Paul Godin
Queen's Indian Defence
#13: June 29, 2016
Ken Gurge 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Ruy Lopez, Modern Steinitz Defence
#14: July 6, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 Bill Burke
Albin Counter Gambit
#15: July 13, 2016
Jim Hankard 1-0 Roger Cappallo
Hippopotamus

& July 27, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1/2-1/2 Mike Meehan
Semi-Slav Stonewall
#16: October 19, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 John Bastarache
Queen's Gambit Accepted


#16: Addendum
#17: October 26, 2016
Alex Venezia 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Ruy Lopez
#18: November 2, 2016
Roger Cappallo 0-1 Ralph McNeilage
Queen's Indian Defence
#19: April 6, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 Jim Hankard
Pirc Defence
#20: April 13, 2016
Dave Thomas 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Reti Opening
#21: April 20, 2016
Roger Cappallo 0-1 Gary Brassard
Pirc Defense
#22: April 6, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 Jim Hankard
Pirc Defence
#23: April 13, 2016
Dave Thomas 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Reti Opening
#24: April 20, 2016
Roger Cappallo 0-1 Gary Brassard
Pirc Defense
#25: April 6, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 Jim Hankard
Pirc Defence
#26: April 13, 2016
Dave Thomas 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Reti Opening
#27: April 20, 2016
Roger Cappallo 0-1 Gary Brassard
Pirc Defense
#28: April 6, 2016
Roger Cappallo 1-0 Jim Hankard
Pirc Defence
#29: April 13, 2016
Dave Thomas 0-1 Roger Cappallo
Reti Opening
#30: April 20, 2016
Roger Cappallo 0-1 Gary Brassard
Pirc Defense