A strategic chess opening repertoire for white free ebooks. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. There are many ways to choose an opening repertoire. Watsons secrets of modern chess strategy i consider as one of the best books ever written. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white watson, john on. I want to talk about how to build an opening repertoire that matches your rating goals in chess. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white john watson 272 pages 248 mm by 172 mm. Sharp, surprising and forcing lines for black and white ebook written by evgeny sveshnikov, vladimir sveshnikov. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
But the reverse of the medal is that black should believe in his position and his chances of turning the tables at whites first inaccuracy. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white by john. Do you know a book, which is similar toa strategic chess repertoire for white by watson meaning that. Modern chess strategy won chess book of the year awards in the usa and the uk. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white john watson. Ulf andersson, who understood the subtleties of strategic chess better than almost anyone else, always detected and exploited hidden opportunities. Many ideas for black are discussed, and remedies proposed, even when they have not yet caught on in practice as yet, reperotire futureproofing the repertoire to some degree. The nimzoindian has always enjoyed a reputation as a dynamic, reliable defence against 1 d4 and continues to be as popular as ever at all levels. Joshua doknjas has put together a repertoire for white based firmly around contemporary. Gambit publications limited gambit ebooks gambit chess books. As anderssons openings tend to glide into the middlegame and often into the endgame, how ulf beats black is much more than just a chess opening manual. Half of the book is devoted to a white repertoire he recommends 1. Open a book, send it to analysis just the first time, once finished, doubleclick on.
Larry kaufmans repertoire book is a great addition to the library of any serious chess player. Buy a strategic chess opening repertoire for white by watson, john isbn. In 1998 a slim volume by international master john donaldson explored the crafting of a sophisticated but easily assimilated group of interrelated opening strategies intending to establish small but lasting advantages. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white john watson a complete plan of attack with 1 d4 and 2 c4 paperback, 208 pages nominated for acp book of the year award 20. The united states chess federation greg on building an. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white easier than. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white free. A complete plan of attack with 1 d4 and 2 c4 ebook.
The result, a strategic opening repertoire, was an instant success. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white by john watson. It dates back to the 16th century and has featured in the opening repertoire of every modern world champion. He tends to stray away from more tactical lines that are unclear for white, since the book is strategic in nature, but he doesnt ignore some interesting choices for white if the reader wishes to investigate on their own. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white easier. A complete, sound and userfriendly chess opening repertoire. Experienced french chess trainer vincent moret provides a complete, readytogo chess opening repertoire for white with a sound set of lines that do not outdate rapidly, do not require memorization and are easy to digest for beginners and postbeginners. In this book, prolific chess author cyrus lakdawala recommends a repertoire for white players who like to open 1 e4. International master christof sielecki presents a repertoire for black based on the nimzoindian and bogoindian defences. Apr 12, 2020 good chess books for beginners and beyond. A cunning chess opening repertoire for white download. The carokann by jovanska houska available from rakuten kobo. Nov 01, 2018 a strategic chess opening repertoire for white easier than watson. John watsons new book a strategic chess opening repertoire for white is a repertoire book based.
A simple chess opening repertoire for white sam collins isbn. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white by john l. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white gambit chess books. It doesnt lack for prose but its not overflowing with it either, so its. Englische bucher a strategic chess opening repertoire for white. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white download. Praise for my first chess opening repertoire for white. Bobby fischer used it to create numerous powerful strategic masterpieces. Chesspub forum general general chess my first chess opening repertoire for white moderators. A simple chess opening repertoire for white ebook kyles.
Ulf anderssons bulletproof strategic repertoire for white. Joshua doknjas has put together a repertoire for white based firmly around contemporary trends in the lopez. A complete plan of attack with 1 d4 and 2 c4 kindle edition by watson, john. His bestselling fourvolume work mastering the chess openings has reaffirmed his reputation as a perceptive and authoritative chess opening writer.
I stuck to the same opening repertoire for the best part of ten years. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a simple chess opening repertoire for white. Apr 01, 1998 in 1998 a slim volume by international master john donaldson explored the crafting of a sophisticated but easily assimilated group of interrelated opening strategies intending to establish small but lasting advantages. In the otb databases i checked black did very well with the najdorf b9099. So for me watson is the big star among chess book authors and i presume that all his books are best sellers and that this last one, a strategic chess opening repertoire for white, also will be that gm simen agdestein. The risk of drowning in the turbulent sea of opening theory is only too real for beginning amateurs. Download a simple chess opening repertoire for white for ipad, kindle, reader for free. Written by gms and renowned opening experts lev alburt, roman dzindzichashvili, and eugene perelshteyn, the books have found great popularity among players who want to play exciting openings without learning a huge amount of material. International master john watson is one of the worlds. Detailed description of repertoire gambit chess books.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Strategic play, because the skills exercised in this book are to a great extent the same ones used when we make strategic decisions. My first chess opening repertoire for white chessfort. Jun 15, 2012 a strategic chess opening repertoire for white by john watson, 9781906454302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Chesspub forum watson a strategic opening repertoire for. He will also give you a general sense of how to play the opening by looking at the common structures that arise. A complete plan of attack with 1 d4 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It dates back to the 16th century and has featured in the opening repertoire of every modern. Others try to go their own way, experimenting with various openings until settling onto a few favorites. Gambit publications is passionate about creating innovative and instructive chess books. List of the best chess opening repertoire books for both.
The core of the repertoire is to play as white the scotch. A strategic opening repertoire for white by john watson the. The suggested variations for white are ones that rely far more on a generic understanding of strategic ideas rather than the memorisation of reams of opening theory. Customers who bought this item also bought these ebooks. Jul 24, 2012 a strategic chess opening repertoire for white watson, john on.
The ruy lopez is a modern examination of this perennial favourite. Aug 23, 2014 do you know a book, which is similar to a strategic chess repertoire for white by watson meaning that. I would be interested to know about others preferences. That being said, it seems rather impractical to learn both 2 fxe5 and the above neither of which are thought to even equalize for black for a first move youll hardly ever meet. A cunning chess opening repertoire for white graham burgess a strategic chess opening repertoire for white john watson my secrets in the ruy lopez lajos portisch my first chess opening repertoire for white vincent moret. With white it makes sense to play relatively main lines. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white by john watson, 9781906454302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The ruy lopez is perhaps the most classical of all chess openings. Such has been the acclaim for john watsons groundbreaking works on modern chess strategy and his insightful opening books, that it is only natural that he now presents a strategic opening repertoire. A few years ago i published a pair of chessbase dvds containing a pirc repertoire for black.
Chess openings for white explained and chess openings for black explained are complete opening repertoires for the tournament player. Chesspub forum watson a strategic opening repertoire. A strategic opening repertoire for white offers everything the 1. I think the watson book referred to is called a strategic chess opening repertoire for white. John watson here is a simple litmus test to determine if this book is right for you. A solid and straightforward chess opening repertoire for white. Four opening systems to start with a repertoire for young players from 8 to 80. A complete, sound and user friendly chess opening repertoire. I think the advance is a bit too sophisticated and takes a great deal of strategic understanding to play well. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white book. Click download or read online button to get a cunning chess opening repertoire for white book now.
One of the most challenging aspects of chess among many is developing an opening repertoire. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white easier than watson. The books toward the top of the list tend to be targeted more to the beginnernovice. Were going to play the italian game, like the eighteeenthcentury players of modena, del rio, ponziani, and lolli, aiming at fast. Gain a complete grandmaster quality repertoire against the sicilian.
I found his choices to be solid as a rock, practical, and combative. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a strategic opening repertoire. Many ideas for black are discussed, and remedies proposed, even when they have not yet caught on in practice as yet, reperotire futureproofing the. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white john watson on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a strategic chess opening repertoire for white. I made chess ebook reader that makes chess books interactive. Youre spoiled for choice nowadays when it comes to 1. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with wellresearched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Greg on chess is a new series of clo editorials by im greg shahade, founder of the us chess league and the us chess school.
A strategic chess opening repertoire for white released. For example, some play the openings of their favorite players. Chesspub forum my first chess opening repertoire for white. International master john watson is one of the worlds most respected chess authors. Generally black scores around 49,5% on all levels combined and around 45% to 46% above 2600, depending on the range of years included.
The repertoire is based on 1 d4 and 2 c4, following up with methodical play in the centre. Four types of decisions i never think of the future. May 22, 2012 a strategic chess opening repertoire for white book. Cyrus lakdawala in his prime, in the 1970s and 80s, legendary swedish chess grandmaster ulf andersson was a top 10 player with a distinct, immediately recognizable style. Most of my own repertoire is based on watsons book. The carokann defence remains a very popular option for black at all levels of chess. A strategic chess opening repertoire for white john watson pdf grandmaster repertoire chess repertoire grandmaster repertoire series complete repertoire for black black repertoire kornev a practical black repertoire with nf6 g6 d6 kaufman repertoire for black and white the. Watson uses his vast opening knowledge to pick cunning moveorders and poisonous sequences that will force opponents to think for themselves, providing a true test of chess understanding. The core of the repertoire is to play as white the scotch gambit.
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