His relationship with the Sveshnikov changed during a random online blitz session at his home:
Published by , this repertoire guide recommends the Sveshnikov Variation for Black. It focuses on the fundamental conflict of structure versus activity : Black accepts a weak pawn formation (a hole on d5) in exchange for easy development and dynamic piece play. Cyrus Lakdawala Opening Repertoire The Sveshn...
: To their shock, Lakdawala won easily against the GM. He realized that the Sveshnikov was a Sicilian that even an "initiative-challenged" player like himself could comprehend because it forced him into bold action. About the Book His relationship with the Sveshnikov changed during a
: David then pushed him to play the Sveshnikov—a position Lakdawala had never studied and that previously "only triggered fear". He realized that the Sveshnikov was a Sicilian
: His friend, National Master David Hart, goaded him into meeting a Grandmaster's as a joke.