In the 1970's English player Jonathan Mestel revived a very old line of the Philidor. Taking his inspiration from Philidor himself, Mestel played an early f5, inviting his opponent to overestimate his chances. After a win in the 1975 World Junior against Paul van der Sterren, Mestel was chided by another competitor, Peter Nurmi, for playing 'such rubbish'. Then the following happened
Wch U20 Tjentiste (13), 08.1975
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