An Italian boy, raised in poverty, leaves home with little education but the one he gave himself over the chessboard.&nbsp; Just a few years later, he’s playing chess in the palaces of kings and queens.The game this time is Greco (with the black pieces) against an unknown player (1620). &nbsp; Study the game using the GIF on <a href="http://www.audiblechess.com">AudibleChess.com</a> or go<a href="https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1271130"> here</a> to analyze at your own pace:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1271130">https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1271130</a>&nbsp; Episode Resources:<ul><li>Article: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smothered_mate">Smothered Mate </a>&nbsp;</li><li>Training: <a href="https://www.chess.com/article/view/smothered-mate2">Smothered Mate</a></li><li>Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2VwCY7c">On the Origin of Good Moves: A Skeptic's Guide to Getting Better at Chess</a> by Willy Hendriks (affiliate link)</li><li>Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3lIsfB8">A Short History of Chess</a> by HJR Murray (affiliate link)</li></ul>Calls to Action:<ul><li>Sign up for the newsletter:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.audiblechess.com/newsletter">www.audiblechess.com/newsletter</a></li><li>Find out how you can support the show:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.audiblechess.com/support">www.audiblechess.com/support</a></li><li>I’m in the process of adding a review section to the website.&nbsp; If you want to offer your feedback, send me an email at contact@audiblechess.com</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/audiblechess">Support the show</a> (https://www.patreon.com/audiblechess)

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E3: Footnotes to Greco

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