Understanding the Scandinavian

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Vydanie 2015
Počet strán 176
Formát A5
Jazyk anglický

A modern guide to the Scandinavian Defence, an opening that strong grandmasters now use as a main defence rather than as an occasional surprise.

Sergey Kasparov focuses on contemporary approaches, with particular attention to the trendy 3...Qd6 system that has been refined and popularized by players such as Sergey Tiviakov. He also covers the more traditional 3...Qa5 and 3...Qd8 lines, as well as the dynamically different territory after 2...Nf6. The Scandinavian is appealingly forcing: Black is virtually guaranteed his desired structure, and there are no annoying 'Anti-Scandinavian' lines to study. Throughout the book, Kasparov explains his recommendations with clarity and a touch of humour, blending strategic ideas, practical tips and exercises. Sergey Kasparov is a grandmaster from Belarus, an experienced author who plays regularly in international events around the globe.