For White, who possesses the advantage of the first move, hypermodern openings offer a unique blend of flexibility and strategic depth.

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Editor’s note: David R. Sands is off on assignment this week. The following is a reprint of a column that ran on Jan. 17, 2012. The most romantic of chess openings doesn’t get many dates these days. A ...