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King Pawn Openings:| Caro-Kann | French | King's Gambit | Latvian | Scandinavian | Scotch |Sicilian |
Caro-Kann [Back to Top]
Recently reprinted. Probably the hottest seller of the 500 miniatures series from CEI.
The Advance Variation currently represents for the world's top players one of the most effective, and frequently used, weapons against the stalwart Caro-Kann defence. Language-less book. Annotated by Informant codes. In column form with complete or partial games keyed to the opening analysis.
After 1 e4, c6 2 d4, d5 3 Nc3, dxe4 4 Nxe4 the Classical is 4...Bf5. Still considered one of the most solid in the whole of the Caro-Kann. Analysis in column form with complete games following. Notes by Informant codes.
French [Back to Top]
Offers 520 complete and instructive games with and additional 203 complete games included in the comments. There are more than 1,000 forgotten ideas, suggestions, and improvements of theoretical book line. Many of these games and game fragments do not exist in the specialized or monster computer databases. For those who need to learn how to make and play, combinations. The French Defense 2 is perfect, as illustrated by the many thematic games.
An s1 Editrice publication. Each variation has a short theory introduction followed by the important games annotated by Informant codes.
Latvian Gambit [Back to Top]
The Latvian Gambit was once called the Greco Counter Gambit under the impression that it should be attributed to Greco from 1590, but it had been documented 60 years earlier. A group of masters in Riga revived the opening with thorough analysis and practice and the name now recognizes their significant contributions to making this a very playable opening weapon. The co-authors of this book has eliminated inferior lines to provide guidance to the reader as to the very best lines, and thus reduce learning effort. A collections of more than one hundred games gives the player clear illustration of the methods of continuing the recommended variations of this exciting opening.
This is one
of the most tempestuous openings ever with Dr. John Nunn
claiming a refutation in one main line (yet most top LG
players weren't playing that line anyway!). Co-author
Elburg is responsible for organizing all kinds of
tournaments so you can get a first hand look at the latest
ideas. This book contains many theoretical advances in the
LG.
King's Gambit [Back to Top]
Every game is completed in 25 or fewer moves, with most under 20 moves. The King's Gambit retains its reputation for dynamic positions, with attacking opportunities for both sides. These games illustrate how both master and amateur utilize these possibilities to win games quickly.
The King's Gambit miniatures has been the most popular series and the Collection II, sixteenth in the line, is destined to be jsut as popular. The nature of the King's Gambit leads to wide open attacks, which can easily result in a quick, decisive win by one of the players. The large nubmer of recent games in this collection clearly demonstrates that chess remains an attacking game. Proactice your attacks with these games, and then meet your opponent determined to play and enjoy sparkling chess!
Scandinavian [Back to Top]
Bill Wall continues his internationally popular "Miniatures" series with the Center Counter Game, also well known as the Scandinavian Defense. The players range from world champions to novices, and illustrate the dynamic lines of this aggressive opening. The tactical nature of the games makes this an excellent study source for player seeking to improve their ability to recognize and follow through on mating opportunities. The games are lightly annotated and include diagrams in especially interesting positions.
Covers the Center Counter line 1 e4, d5 2 exd5, Nf6 3 d4, Nxd5 4 c4, Nb6. Annotated by Informant codes. In column form with complete or partial games keyed to the opening analysis. 60 pages, figurine algebraic.
Scotch [Back to Top]
The Scotch Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Bc4!?) is an excellent weapon for white in club and amateur events. It offers good attacking chances and whitle usually emerges from the opening with a clear positional advantage with a superior pawn structure and greater control of space. NM Eric Schiller has selected and annotated 44 games illustrating all of Black's defensive schemes. By studying these games the reader will be able to quickly incorporate the Scotch Gambit into a repertoire for white which will be effective in tournament play.
The Scotch had a weak reputation among top players until the 1990 Kasparov - Karpov World Championship Match in Lyon when Kasparov opened with the Gambit, the first time it had appeared in World Championship play since 1892. This stirred wide interest in the opening, and it has since seen a wide revival. The number of recent games attests to this interest. The games are form all strengths of players, and illustrate the swift punishment available when an opponent does not understand the position an possibilites. The reader will gain a quick grasp of the tactical measures available by playing through this fine collection.
A book for learning the inside scoop on one of the most volatile openings in chess, by Sicilian Dragon expert Eduard Gufeld, with help from NM Eric Schiller. Includes 9 tactical themes asWhite, and 10 as Black. Shows essential concepts, strategies, attacks and counterattacks, from both sides of the board. The "Dragon Hall of Fame" with the top 20 players of this system is also included.
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500 Caro-Kann
Miniatures
Caro-Kann Defence: Advance
Variation (B12-CK4)
Caro-Kann Defence:
Classical Variation (B18-B19)
French
Defence:
Winawer Variation(C15-C19;FR8-FR13.4)
Latvian
Gambit Made Easy
New
Developments in the Latvian Gambit
500
King's Gambit Miniatures
500 King's Gambit
Miniatures: Collection II
500
Center Counter Miniatures
Scandinavian
Defence (B01)
How to
Play the Scotch Gambit
500
Scotch Miniatures
Secrets
of the Sicilian Dragon
