Shaw: The King's Gambit (hardcover) Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) 25 Peter Heine Nielsen -

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What are the greatest opening ideas in chess history

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Pearls of practical endgame knowledge

They are geared towards the reality of the advanced club player (Elo 1800 – 2300): it is not enough to spot simple combinations

Shaw: The King's Gambit (hardcover) Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) 25 Peter Heine Nielsen -There was a golden era when The King's Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning throughout the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient