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The ENDGAME New*
CHALLENGING THE SICILIAN WITH 2.A3
The EASIEST SICILIAN New*
LATEST TRENDS IN THE SEMI-SLAV: ANTI-MERAN
HOW TO GET THE EDGE AGAINST THE GRUENFELD
THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT ACCEPTED Third revised edition* New*
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 1
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 2
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 3
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 4
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 5
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 6
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 7
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 8
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 9
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND 10
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK 1a Second revised edition*
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK 1b Second revised edition*
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK 2
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK 3
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK 4
OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK 5
OPENING FOR BLACK ACCORDING TO KARPOV
MODERN PRACTICE, IGOR BERDICHEVSKY
CHESS STARS OPENINGS
The 'Chess Stars Openings' series presents an entirely new approach to the study of chess openings which can provoke the interest of chess players of all levels. Drawing examples from the games of today's leading grandmasters we present the principles of selection and successful employment of a harmonious opening repertoire, corresponding as close as possible to the style of a renown master. The 'Chess Stars Openings' series present an entirely new approach to the study of chess openings.
The Endagme - A chess library for practical players
The author Marat Makarov is a Grandmaster and he has
been practicing as a coach for more than 20 years. Among his pupils is the
champion of USSR and Russia WGM Julia Demina.
"It was a great pleasure for me to work with this wonderful book. It
includes more than 300 skillfully selected endgame positions, which are of
immense value for the practical player. It looks like you can encounter them
in every tournament and I myself learned a lot from that book, while
translating it. I believe this work is a necessity for every chess player’s
library and it will ensure for you plenty of well-deserved points in your
chess games." GM Evgeny Ermenkov
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The Sharpest Sicilian. A Black Repertoire with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6
by Kiril Georgiev and Atanas Kolev
25.02.2007,
272 pages
This ambitious book aims to arm you with a complete repertoire against 1
e4 c5 2 Nf3. It is based on the Najdorf system with Black employing the
...e5 approach against most major choices of White. The only exception
is the open fianchetto variation 6 g3, where 6...e6 is the main line.
Chapters about the English Attack 6 Be3 and the Classical 6 Be2 as well
as 6 a4 are written by grandmaster Atanas Kolev. He has played many
times for Bulgarian Olympic team. He also worked as a coach of Bulgarian
women’s team. His current Elo is 2538. The rest of the book is a work of
grandmaster Kiril Georgiev. He has been for 20 years in the chess elite
with rating above 2650, currently 2661. He participated in 12 Olympiads,
mostly as Bulgarian first board. In 2006 he took the bronze at the
European championship.
The book follows the structure of another Chess Stars publication – The
Safest Sicilian. Every system is examined in a separate part which
contains three chapters. While “Quick Repertoire” provides only vital
information, that you need to start playing the variation, “Step by Step”
is the reference chapter with all branches covered in depth. The
“Complete Games” chapters include altogether 50 commented games which
display typical ideas or pawn structures. You’ll find a lot of original
analysis on the most critical positions of the Najdorf. The material is
up-to-date to February 10 2007.
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Challenging the Sicilian with 2.a3!?
by GM Alexei
Bezgodov, 208 pages
Grandmaster Alexey Bezgodov is the winner of numerous international
tournaments. He was champion of Russia in the year 1993 and vice-champion of
Russia in 1999.
The newest book of the series "Chess
Stars Openings" is devoted to the enterprising and quite original and
unexplored possibility for White - 1.e4 c5 2.a3!? The strong
practical players who do not have time or desire to go into long
theoretical Sicilian battles can try to enrich their opening repertoire
with this remarkable system. It cannot be refuted by any encyclopedia or
database. In fact the author of the book has practically invented a new
and quite interesting opening. His suprising ideas and thorough analyses
require considerable precision from Black. It is a remarkable
phenomenon that such rare lines based on solid positional basis often
yield much better practical results than the well tested routine main
lines. Rare and original variations are just super effective in blitz
too.
You might remember that Bobby Fischer used to say that the opening
theory was developing so extensively that it was worth considering
thinking about starting the game from a random position. Most of the
strongest contemporary players share the opinion that White has
practically no serious advantage in any popular opening and the essence
of the opening fight is to detect and to exploit the weak points of your
opponent's preparation.
This book will enrich you with plenty of new ideas and will eventually
help you win a lot of beautiful victories. You can really hope to become
a much better player having read it.
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The SAFEST SICILIAN Second revised edition*
by
Alexander Delchev and Semko Semkov, July 2008, 228 pages
ISBN: 978-954 8782 67-8
Bulgarian GM Delchev takes a new look at his Sicilian repertoire. After a
short pause, in 2008 he returned to his pet line, the Taimanov system. The
result of his work is this Second edition of The Safest Sicilian.
Delchev proposes a sound yet aggressive approach, based on the following
move order: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cd4 4.Nd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 Qc7. As Black, it is
extremely difficult to get a playable position without accepting extreme
risks. This book deals with reliable positional systems which will serve you
for many years, without having to update your opening knowledge every two
weeks. This setup is especially effective against the dreaded English
attack. The author is one of the world’s leading experts in that field and
his recommendations are based mostly on his own games. Without hiding back
his secrets, Delchev reveals many new ideas and novelties in his pet line.
The authors pay also attention to White’s deviations from the Open Sicilian.
There are chapters about 3.c3, 3.d3, 3.Nc3, 3.b3, 3.c4 and other rare lines.
The book features a new form of presentation. Every system is examined in a
separate part which contains three chapters: “Quick Repertoire”; “Step by
Step”; “Complete Games”. You start with the “Quick Repertoire”. You’ll find
there all the vital information that you need to start playing the
variation. “Step by Step” chapters follow the usual layout of Chess Stars
books with main lines that branch to sub-lines. Finally, every part ends
with “Complete Games”.
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The EASIEST SICILIAN
by
Atanas Kolev and Trajko Nedev,
April 2008, 240 pages
The book presents a Black repertoire with 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6, based on the most aggressive Sveshnikov lines. It also covers The Rossolimo (3 Bb5) and Alapin (3 c3). The material is up-to-date to April 10. The authors propose major novelties in practically all topical lines. The repertoire avoids solid, but passive variations. They are left for backup lines while the authors' recommendation goes for the most challenging options. "Currently I do not see any serious theoretical problems for Black" claims Kolev in the foreword. In the Rossolimo the authors also share completely new ideas, developed by them.
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LATEST TRENDS in the SEMI-SLAV: ANTI-MERAN
by
Konstantin Sakaev and Semko Semkov,
Printed: January 2005
Pages: 204 pages, soft covered
ISBN: 954 8782 42 1
Statistics shows that nowadays the Anti-Meran system 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3
Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Nf3 Nbd7 6.Qc2 is the weapon of choice of White in the
Semi-Slav. GM Sakaev and IM Semkov distribute all topical variations in
three parts.
Part one
examines in great details the sharpest line 6.Qc2 Bd6 7.g4!? bringing about
plenty of original analysis and explanation of the plans.
Part two discusses fianchetto lines with 6.Qc2 b6 or 6.Qc2 Be7 followed by
b7-b6. Part three is devoted to the Karpov system 6.Qc2 Bd6 7.Be2 (or 7.Bd3)
as well as 7.b3. Finally there is a short survey of the latest trends in the
popular now early a7-a6.
The presentation of material follows the method of the Queens Gambit
Accepted by the same authors.
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How to Get the Edge Against the Gruenfeld
by Konstantin Sakaev (Elo 2656) the Gruenfeld with 6.Bc4.
Printed in Bulgaria, February 2004; 166 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 -32-5, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
This is an ideal book for players at all levels up to GMs. The author examines the most popular opening systems in great depth using plenty of complete games to illustrate the contemporary ideas. He is a leading world-theoretician and an excellent player so his analyses offer a unique insight into the theory of the Gruenfeld Defence. Alexander Khalifman, 14th World Champion.
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The Queen's Gambit Accepted Third revised edition*
K. Sakaev and S. Semkov
(January 2008, 256 pages)
A brand new edition of the book, devoted to a super reliable opening, suitable
for all players up to the level of world champions.
With the combined efforts of Kasparov, Karpov, Anand, Ponomariov QGA presently
reached the status of a super reliable opening, suitable for all players up to
the level of world champions.
The authors digested all the available material up to January 2008 and separated
it into branches offering a move-by-move presentation of the main ideas
according to the latest tournament tendencies.
A highly professional study by Grandmaster Konstantin Sakaev - one of the best
players in the world with current rating of 2657. His trophy list includes 2
junior world titles and 2 gold olympic medals with the Russian team - in 1998
and 2000.
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 1
Alexander Khalifman "Opening for White according to Anand"
Printed in Bulgaria, September 2003
234 pages,22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 -32-4, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
This book is a logical sequel of the 5 volume study "Opening for White according to Kramnik-1.Nf3"
Contents: Book I 1.e4 e5
Part I: Rare System, Latvian Gambit, Philidor's Defence
Part II: Petroff Defence
Part III: Ruy Lopez without 3...a6
Index of variations
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 2
Alexander Khalifman "Opening for White according to Anand, Vol.2 "
Printed in Bulgaria, December 2004
436 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 -32-5, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
The 'Chess Stars Openings' series present an entirely new approach to the study of chess openings which can provoke the interest of chess players of all levels. Drawing examples from the games of today's leading grandmasters we present the principles of selection and successful employment of a harmonious opening repertoire, corresponding as close as possible to the style of a renown master.
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 3
Alexander Khalifman "Opening for White according to Anand"
Printed in Bulgaria, November 2004
355 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 41 3, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
The 'Chess Stars Openings' series present an entirely new approach to the study of chess openings which can provoke the interest of chess players of all levels. Drawing examples from the games of today's leading grandmasters we present the principles of selection and successful employment of a harmonious opening repertoire, corresponding as close as possible to the style of a renown master.
This book is a logical sequel of the 5 volume study "Opening for White according to Kramnik-1.Nf3"
The next four volumes "Opening for White according to Anand" :
Book III Contents: French, Caro-Kann, Scandinavian, Pirc, Modern, Alekhine/2004/
Part 1. 1.e4 c6 2.d4
Part 2. Caro-Kann Defence : 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.nc3 dxe4 4.nxe4 various; 4...nf6 5.nxf6
Part 3 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.nc3 dxe4 4. nxe4 nd7 5. ng5
Part 4. Caro - Kann Defence : 1. e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3nc3 dxe4 4nxe4 bf5 5ng3 bg6 6.h4 h6 7nf3
Part 5. Scandinavian Defence : 1.e4 d5 2.exd5
Book IV Sicilian /2005/
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 4
Alexander Khalifman "Opening for White according to Anand"
Printed: March 2006
348 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 47-2, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
This volume covers 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 de4, 3...Nf6 and other moves.
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 5
Alexander Khalifman "Opening for White according to Anand"
Printed: October 2005
400 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 43, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
This book is devoted to openings (to put it mildly…) rather exotic. In fact, most of the chess-professionals consider the systems that we have analyzed in this volume as simply incorrect. It is maybe the Alekhine Defence, which can be spared such definite evaluation, but this would be probably only due to the reputation of this outstanding chess-genius.
It is hardly worth denying that Black would eventually fail to equalize after moves like 1…a6, or 1...b6. Nevertheless... the chess-players, belonging to the older generations, definitely remember the famous game Karpov – Miles (Skara 1980) 1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5 and…no, not 1–0 after 20 moves, but just the opposite – after 15 moves Black was already slightly better, after 25 moves Miles was clearly dominant and White resigned on move 46. Many less experienced players have encountered opponents at club-level who solve their opening problems once and for all, by avoiding the endless complicated lines of the Ruy Lopez, or the Sicilian Defence and instead respond to 1.e4 with 1...Nc6 (1...b6, 1...a6, 1...Nf6) and take care only about all immediate refutation attempts? The author has written this book for these particular players with the hope that it might be really useful for them. I would not venture to guarantee you winning your games with White, but you are going to have the opening advantage – be sure about that!
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 6
Alexander Khalifman "Opening for White according to Anand"
Printed: June 2005
400 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 43, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
The fourth book of the series is devoted to opening schemes, which arise after the moves 1.e4 d6, or 1.e4 g6. These systems have proved their right of existence, despite the numerous attempts to refute them once and for all. The positions are so diverse strategically and so rich tactically that they deserve a separate volume. Black avoids early clashes and narrows his “sphere of influence” to only three ranks. However his harmonious development enables him to attack often White’s powerful centre successfully. The 14th World Champion Khalifman recommends against the majority of the flank systems schemes with f2-f4 which provide additional control over the centre. He included in this fundamental work plenty of new and original analyses which surely will cause Black a lot of trouble! More: Click here to see the CONTENTS of the book and Chapter one in PDF file.
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 7
Alexander Khalifman "Opening for White according to Anand"
Printed: March 2006
280 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., ISBN 954 8782 46-4, in English.
TEXT comments and Figurine Algebraic Notations.
The French Defence has a special place in contemporary chess. It is an interesting and unique opening in which both opponents must solve difficult problems right after the very beginning of the game and most of these problems are characteristic only for that particular opening. This volume covers one of the most popular variations of the French Defence - the Winawer system (1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4).
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 8
by Alexander Khalifman
December 2006
320 pages.
The first part of the book analyzes some seldom played lines on move two for
Black. The author devotes special attention to 2…b6, which is in fact much
better than its reputation as well as to the Nimzovic – Rubinstein system
2…Nf6, in answer to which Khalifman recommends 3.Nc3, after which the game
usually transposes to the main lines in most of the cases.
The second part of this book is devoted entirely to the O’Kelly system -
2…a6. It is worth mentioning that although it is a rare guest in the serious
tournaments, it is frequently played in blitz games (including in Internet
too). The author recommends 3.c3, which in the majority of cases leads to
not so typical Sicilian positions, but the move a7-a6 often turns out to be
just a loss of time.
The third part of the book deals with some rarely played lines after 1.e4 c5
2.Nf3 e6 3.d4. Systems like 2…e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Qb6 (4…Bc5) as well as the
Sicilian attack (2…e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Bb4) require from White
exact knowledge of long forced lines.
Finally, the fourth part of this book is devoted to the Paulsen-Kann system
(2…e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6). This variation is regularly played by Svidler,
Ivanchuk, Kamsky, Rublevsky, Smirin and many other strong grandmasters and
it is one of the really popular lines of the Sicilian Defence. That system
has the reputation of being like the “Najdorf system” but for the lazy
players: on the one hand you can obtain a dynamic position with various
available resources to seize the initiative and on the other hand it
requires considerably less concrete knowledge of forced variations unlike
the Najdorf system. Khalifman recommends to White to counter it with 5.Bd3,
after which there arises a “hedgehog” pawn-structure in the majority of
cases. The order of moves is often not so important in that pawn-structure,
but you must have an excellent idea about the possible plans for you and
your opponent. The author has found plenty of new and fresh ideas in the
most popular variation nowadays - 5.Bd3 Bc5 which doubtlessly will be of
special interest for the reader.
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 9
by Alexander Khalifman
April 2007
276 pages.
In this volume 14th world champion Khalifman continues the analysis of the
Sicilian Defence. The first part covers variations arising after the moves
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 and especially the Kalashnikov. In answer to 2...Nc6, just
like after the majority of the basic lines, he recommends the most
principled answer for White – 3.d4.
Parts 2 and 3 deal with systems arising after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4
4.Nxd4 e6. In the basic tabia of the Paulsen system 5.Nc3 Qc7 Khalifman
advocates the aggressive set-up, which has become nowadays an almost
universal plan in numerous lines of the Sicilian Defence. It includes Be3,
followed by Qd2, castling long and a kingside attack. All that is too
schematic, since Black has numerous plans at his disposal, but the author
believes that White can rely on obtaining the advantage thanks to several
very important original novelties and principally new ideas in the main
lines.
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND part 10
by Alexander Khalifman,
December 2007,
192 pages
The latest book of the grand opening saga is devoted mostly to the
Sveshnikov system.
"My work with this book was a rather complicated task by itself. My
colleagues asked me often (sometimes ironically, sometimes with genuine
interest) whether I had managed to refute the Chelyabinsk variation and
when that refutation would be published? Here, I must admit: no, I have
not refuted the Chelyabinsk variation. Frankly speaking, I have not even
tried to do that. As far as my experience and my understanding of chess
are concerned, Black’s opening set-up has a sound strategical basis and
it can never be refuted outright. Having that in mind, I decided to try
something different and that was to systematize the amassed material and
knowledge and to point out the most unpleasant lines for Black." -
writes Khalifman. "I have not tried to change radically any theoretical
evaluations, but I have managed to discover some new ideas and I have to
tell you that Black will need to solve difficult problems after them."
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Alexander Khalifman , August 2006, 308 pages.
Second Revised Edition
The first volume of the extremely popular series "Opening for White
According to Kramnik" was published six years ago. Now 14th world
champion Alexander Khalifman presents the audience with two entirely new
books. Volume 1a covers the Old Indian Defence, Anti-Gruenfeld, and less
popular lines of the King’s Indian Defence.
The first
part analyses 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 d6 3.d4, where Black delays the development
of his bishop to g7, or prepares it for another deployment altogether,
for example after e7-e5 and Bf8-e7. These opening set-ups have long had
the reputation of being solid, but with not so good prospects for Black.
The second part deals with 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 where Black follows
up with 3…d5. Thus he emphasizes that he does not intend to play the KID
and he invites his opponent to enter the main lines of the Gruenfeld
Defence. White counters however with 4.Qa4+!? facing the opponent with
difficult problems while turning the Gruenfeld out of question.
In the third part of this book Khalifman begins to analyze the King’s
Indian Defence, starting with some currently offbeat lines. Its main and
most fashionable variations are so complex and strategically independent
that Khalifman singled them out in the separate volume 1b.
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by Alexander Khalifman, 2001, 240 pages. Second Revised Edition
The concept of the
series "Opening for White according to Kramnik" is as simple as
innovative.
The second book of the series covers the Anti-Nimzo-Indian with 1.Nf3
Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3, Anti-Queen's Indian, Hedgehog system and other highly
interesting variations in the English Opening.
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK
2
Alexander Khalifman
This is a completely new book, which comes to replace the first edition of 2001.
It covers the Black Knights’ Tango, Romanishin Variation, Queen’s Indian English, Hedgehog Defence English, Double Fianchetto Defence, Semi-Tarrasch Defence.
Contents:
Part I: Anti--Nimzo-Indian 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3
Part II: Anti-Queen's Indian Variation 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 e6 5.0-0 Be7 6.Nc3 0-0 7.Re1
Part III: The "Hedgehog" & Double Fiancheto Systems 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 c5 5.0-0
Part IV: Rare Variations 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3. Nc3
Part V: Symmetrical Four Knights' System 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.Nc3 Nc6 4.g3
Part VI: "Knight Tango" 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6 3.d4
Illustrative Games, Index of Variations
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK 3
ISBN 954 8782 20 0, Khalifman "Opening for White according to Kramnik III" printed in Bulgaria, 2002; 304 pages, 22 cm/14.5 cm., soft cover
"If the move 1...Nf6 was unifying idea for the first two books, and 1...d5 would be the primary importance of the last book, then in pages of this book I tried to examine all other Black's replies to 1.Nf3. It was not an easy task, as Black's possibilities on the first move ( even excluding 1...Nf6 and 1...d5) are very diverse, and the volume of the book is limited. Nevertheless, I hope that I coped with my task as a whole and in this book readers can find answers to the question how White should play in one or another case." A. Khalifman
Contents:
Part I: Maroczy System 1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 g6 3.e4,
Part II: English with 1...c5; 1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 Nc6 3.d4 cd 4.Nd4
Part III: Modern Defence, 1.Nf3 g6; 1...d6
Part IV: Dutch Defence, 1.Nf3 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3
Part V: Rare lines 1. Nf3 various
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK
4
Miscellaneous, Gueen's Gambit Accepted, Slav and Semi-Slav Defence
In Part 4 you can find the variations , which are on the junction of the Slav Defence and Queen's Gambit Declined. It is necessary to point out that because of the huge volume of chess material the main lines of Queen's Gambit Declined (1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 e6 3.c4) is examined separately in Book V. In the present book we devote attention to such variations which arise with the move order, typical of both the Slav DefenceDefence and the Queen's Gambit Declined. the Botvinnik system(Chapters 16 and 17), the Moscow Variation (Chapter 18) and the Cambridge Springs defence (Chapter 19) belong to these constructions. In all that opening variations White often has to sacrifice material to obtain an advantage in development. Kramnik succesful playing in these systems gave a new impulse to their development and a result chess theory was extended.
SBN 954-8782-26-X Chess editor - A. Khalifman; Printed in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 2002; soft cover, 236 pages; all texts in English, Informator style
Contents:
Part I: Miscellaneous 1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 without 2...Nf6 and 2...e6
Part II: Gueen's Gambit Accepted 1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 Nf6 3.c4 dxc4 4.e3
Part III: Slav Defence 1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 Nf6 3.c4 c6 4.Nc3
Part IV: Semi-Slav Defence 1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 Nf6 3.c4 c6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5
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OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO KRAMNIK
5
Queen's Gambit Declined
The new book of the CHESS STARS series is the last of the Openings for White according to Kramnik. The question in this book is in what ways White can struggle for an advantage in the Queen's Gambit Decline (QGD). In contradiction to previous four books the fifth volume includes only one opening. Tnothing surprising in it. The point is that the Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the oldest opening belonging to the closed ones.
ISBN 954-8782-24-3 Chess editor - A. Khalifman; Printed in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 2002; soft cover, 270 pages; all texts in English, Informator style
Contents:
Part I: 1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 e6 - QGD without 3...Nf6
Part II: 1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 e6 3.c4 - QGD without 4...Be7
Part III: 1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 e6 3.c4 Nf6 4.Nc3 Be7 QGD Classical Variation
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OPENING FOR BLACK ACCORDING TO KARPOV
192
pages, 22 cm 14.5 cm., by
A. Khalifman
, St. Petersburg, 2001
In this book "Opening for Black according to Karpov" you will find - Caro-Cann, Queen's Indian, Nimtzowitsch, Catalan, and English Opening.
"Anatoly
Karpov was one of the world's strongest players. And, of course, his
elaborated opening preparations were one of the key elements that
allowed him to achieve such outstanding results. Karpov came to his
present Black repertoire not at once. At first he played the Ruy Lopez
and the Sicilian Defence after 1.e4, the Queen's gambit after 1.d4 and
the symmetrical 1…c5 in the English Opening. Then he began to play so
called solid openings: the Caro-Kann, Nimzo-Indian, Queen's Indian
Defences and the Catalan Opening. Having studied them thoroughly, he
achieved excellent results. We will follow his path, so you won't have
to study extra openings (of course, it's helpful to know, for example,
the King's Indian and the Gruenfeld after 1.d4, but how can one remember
everything and constantly be well informed about all novelties?) or take
trouble choosing the best move from many opportunities. I carried out
this work for you with all possible care, taking into account the latest
opening innovations. So I recommend you to build your Black opening
repertoire as follows: In case of 1.e4 you play 1…c6 (the Caro-Kann
Defence, Part 1 of this book). The move - order after 1.d4 is more
difficult to remember, yet I am sure of your success, so you play
1…Nf6. Now White very often continues with 2.c4, and 2...e6 is your
answer. Then in case of 3.Nc3 you play 3…Bb4 (Nimzo-Indian, Part 2),
if 3.Nf3, then 3…b6 (Queen's Indian, Part 3), if 3.g3, then 3…d5
(Catalan Opening, Part 4). If White begins with 1.c4 (the English
Opening, Part 5).
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Modern
Practice 1...
c6
by Igor
Berdichevsky
198 pages. Moscow 2004. Color hard cover. English, German, Spanish and Russian languages.
The fourth title in the "Teach Yourself Chess Openings.
Modern Practice" series is devoted to the rare and unusual opening of 1...
c6 in reply to either of White's first moves - 1.e4 or 1..d4.
The sequence 1.e4c6
2.d4 d5 3.e5 leading to French-type positions occurred back in the games
of Aron Nimzowitsch and received the name of Nimzowitsch Defence.
Modern praxis has significantly extended the horizons of the 1...c6
opening so that it can now result in rather interesting strategic
situations, which pawn structures are typical of the most varied opening
systems such as French Defence, Scandinavian Defence, Ruy Lopez, Scotch
Game, Pirc-Ufimtsev Defence, King's Indian Defence, English Opening,
Queen's Indian Defence and Nimzo-Indian Defence!
Of the great masters of the past who once made certain contributions to
the development of 1...c6
we should mention in particular Aron Nimzowitsch and Efim Bogoljubow
while of modern players grandmasters Bent Larsen and Anthony
Miles can be named.
In our times when the opening theory is rapidly developing, the 1...c6
opening may prove to be a successful find for players seeking new and
unusual paths from their very first moves.
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"FRENCH DEFENCE" (Modern Practice)
by GM Alexander Kalinin,
ISBN 5-94693-004-4, Hard cover, 260 pages, Moscow 2003.
Figurine Algebraic Notations.
This book is devoted to the French Defence, a very sound, "fireproof" opening, and a favorite weapon of many of the world's leading players. The book acquaints the reader with the current state of theory in all main lines of this opening, and with typical procedures and plans in the resulting middlegame.
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