Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) 6th edition 2014

6th edition 2014

In Black is Back

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An opening repertoire designed for those who value strategic clarity and practical understanding over rote memorization of dense Sicilian theory

Popular chess author Steve Giddins presents 101 important ideas for the correct and successful handling of the endgame

Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) 6th edition 2014Developing an effective repertoire with 1. e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this, the second of three volumes, GM John Shaw turns the analytical spotlight on the French Defence, advocating his own favourite weapon for White, the Tarrasch Variation. The final part of the book begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian Defence, by considering a number of rare but tricky options available