Roiz: The Berlin Defence (paperback) metadata-enriched The tactical moves shown here

The tactical moves shown here serve as an aid to understanding the \''Tactical Mystery\'' of the positions and sometimes the reader can discover very rare and brilliant ideas when a combination requires an extreme move

Despite its many advantages

If you'd rather win a bad game than lose a good one

dynamic defence to the queen's pawn

In a lost position

Roiz: The Berlin Defence (paperback) metadata-enriched The tactical moves shown hereEvery player who meets 1. e4 with 1 e5 needs a reliable response to the Ruy Lopez, and The Berlin Defence is an ideal solution. Ever since Vladimir Kramnik used the Berlin to shut down Garry Kasparovs best efforts in their 2000 World Championship match, practically all of the worlds top players have successfully incorporated the Berlin Wall into their repertoires. GM Michael Roiz presents a complete repertoire for Black after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.