Shaw: The King's Gambit (paperback) BILD ZU KLEIN Chapter 1: A Thing of

Chapter 1: A Thing of Beauty

Grivas presents almost 240 games

First Published 25 May 2012 First Edition published 2020

“This book is what I have been looking for… I heartily recommend it” – David Nastasio

with insights into the grandmaster's approach to questions of technique

Shaw: The King's Gambit (paperback) BILD ZU KLEIN Chapter 1: A Thing ofThere 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