Opening Repertoire The French Defence
Opening Repertoire The French Defence

Author: Cyrus Lakdawala

Publisher: Everyman Chess

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 605

ISBN-13: 178194508X

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The French Defence provides a good choice for players who want to create a dynamic, unbalanced situation out of the opening but baulk at the level of study required to master the ferociously complex Sicilian Defence. The French is one of Black’s soundest defences to 1 e4 and is very popular at all levels. White often advances with the space-gaining e4-e5 which, in principle, will generate a small advantage. However, when this structure arises there are no clear points to attack in the black camp and Black has ready-made plans in the form of ...c7-c5 and ...f7-f6, moves that seek to undermine the white centre. In this book, renowned author Cyrus Lakdawala creates a repertoire for Black and navigates through the main lines of the French, providing the reader with well-researched, fresh and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening, and contains instructive commentary on typical middle-game plans. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. * Presents a complete French Defence repertoire for Black. * Thorough explanations of typical pawn structures and piece manoeuvres. * Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study.

The Modernized Modern Defense
The Modernized Modern Defense

Author: Fernandez

Publisher: Modernized

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9789492510884

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The Modern Defence is not a solid opening. In fact, on some level maybe it's not an opening at all. It's the Wild West of chess opening theory, a safe haven for true chess lovers who are just spoiling for a fight. The structures that can result are almost unlimited in their variety and the potential for dynamic piece play is also huge. You need real passion to play it, and also the ability to work hard at the board. But it's also played at the very top: even the names Carlsen and Kramnik occur sometimes in these pages! This book is primarily intended for players who want to play the position after 1.e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 for Black. However, and inevitably for the computer age, there is also a strong focus on chess truth. That means there are also some recommendations for White that are not yet well-known in mainstream opening theory, and that the book has something to offer everyone.

The Modern Defence
The Modern Defence

Author: Cyrus Lakdawala

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781857449860

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Cyrus Lakdawala examines the many different variations of the Modern Defence, studies the typical plans and tactics, offers repertoire options and provides answers to all the key questions

Opening Repertoire: The Modern Defence
Opening Repertoire: The Modern Defence

Author: Cyrus Lakdawala

Publisher: Everyman Chess

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1781945314

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The Modern Defence is an opening that will appeal to player of an experimental nature. Black allows White to establish an apparently impressive position in the centre. The plan is to use this structure as a target – it will be restrained, undermined and eventually destroyed. When this plan works it can succeed beautifully but, naturally, if Black’s play is inaccurate there is a danger of being overwhelmed. For this reason a thorough understanding of the intricacies of this opening is essential. Opening Repertoire: The Modern Defence examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. The suggested lines for Black are based around the very latest games and analsysis. * A complete repetoire for Black in the Modern Defence. * A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.

An Explosive Chess Opening Repertoire for Black
An Explosive Chess Opening Repertoire for Black

Author: Jouni Yrjola

Publisher: Gambit Publications

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781901983500

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This book equips the reader with everything he needs to know to play Black in a game of chess. Two experienced Finnish players have described an exciting repertoire based on the move 1...d6 in reply to whatever White's first move happens to be. Black's strategy is hypermodern and dynamic: White is encouraged to seize space, while Black develops his pieces rapidly and actively, waiting for the ideal moment to attack and destroy White's central bastion. The variations advocated have been proven in top-level play and have quick-strike potential if White is at all careless or imprecise. The repertoire is based around the Pirc Defence and the variations 1 d4 d6 2 c4 e5 and 1 d4 d6 2 Nf3 Bg4, which fit seamlessly together with 1...d6 systems against White's various flank openings.

Opening Repertoire
Opening Repertoire

Author: Christof Sielecki

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781781941096

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Title page verso lists the actual publisher: Gloucester Publishers Limited.

A Vigorous Chess Opening Repertoire for Black
A Vigorous Chess Opening Repertoire for Black

Author: Or Cohen

Publisher: New In Chess,Csi

Published: 2014-02-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789056914394

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The Petroff Defence is anything but dull. Although it is a frequent choice of top grandmasters, club players often fear that it leads to passive play. This book will debunk this prejudice and open new vistas. The Petorff that Or Cohen champions is sharp and ambitious. The Israeli FIDE Master has studied and practiced his favourite opening, also known as the Russian Game, for many years, Bassed on his experience he has turned it into a vigorous weapon with which Black doesn't play for a draw but fights for a win. Cohen offers many exciting choices for Black in the Petroff, backed, by new analysis and samples of his own games and those of top players. Every line radiates his love of lively piece play. In a separate part, Cohen deals with all the 1.e4 lines that White can try to avoid the Petroff. Here, too, he comes up with a wealth of fresh and sharp ideas. This book provides you with an accessible comprehensive and vibrant repertoire against the ever popular 1.e4, based on the fundamentally solid first move 1 ...e5. Book jacket.

Keep it Simple: 1.e4
Keep it Simple: 1.e4

Author: Christof Sielecki Christof Sielecki

Publisher: New In Chess

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 677

ISBN-13: 9056918060

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Why is this repertoire called simple? For the simple reason that the variations are straightforward, easy to remember and require little or no maintenance. International Master Christof Sielecki has created a reliable set of lines for chess players of almost all levels. The major objective is to dominate Black in the opening, by simple means. You don’t need to sacrifice anything or memorize long tactical lines. Unless Black plays something stupid, when tactics are the simplest punishment. Sielecki developed this repertoire working with students who were looking for something that was easy to understand and to learn. Most of the lines he selected are occasionally played by grandmasters, but on the whole they lie outside the mainstream of opening theory. That means that there is hardly any need to monitor theoretical developments. Sielecki always clearly explains the plans and counterplans and keeps you focussed on what the position requires. Ambitious players rated 1500 or higher will get great value out of studying this extremely accessible book.

A Killer Chess Opening Repertoire
A Killer Chess Opening Repertoire

Author: Aaron Summerscale

Publisher: Gambit Publications

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781906454180

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Bored with the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then this book will come as a godsend. Aaron Summerscale presents a set of exceptionally dangerous opening weapons for White. Each recommended line is based on a solid positional foundation, yet also promises long-term (and short-term!) attacking chances. The variations are not just easy to learn and play, but they also set Black complex problems. * A queen's pawn repertoire based on rapid piece development * Reveals many lethal attacking ideas and traps * Features the legendary '150' and Barry Attacks For this new edition, the publishers enlisted the help of hotshot opening writer Sverre Johnsen, who has updated the coverage where necessary, while retaining the spirit, charm and aims of Summerscale's original work. The killer repertoire remains easy to learn, and is now more dangerous than ever!

Tiger's Modern
Tiger's Modern

Author: Tiger Hillarp Persson

Publisher: Quality Chess

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789197524360

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In this book Swedish grandmaster Tiger Hillarp Persson presents his own favourite defence against 1.e4, the Modern Defence with a6. With his trademark laid-back approach, he explains the different White replies to his system. His repertoire is based on deep understanding, common themes, and interesting games, rather than simply theory to be memorised. Pieces are sacrificed in a great number of games and famous grandmasters meet their doom on the pages of this refreshingly lively opening book. In today's chess teaching, opening theory often reaches deep into the middlegame, and players struggle to create something new and inspiring at the chessboard. Here Tiger Hillarp Persson shows that it is possible to be original at an early stage.