Eröffnungsreihe: starting out

The Modern Defence is a dynamic, ambitious and universal opening, one that can be used against virtually every system White can play. Black's provocative strategy is based upon allowing White to construct an imposing pawn centre in the anticipation that a well-timed strike will bring about its downfall. Both sides can play for high rewards, albeit at some risk: White can hope to succeed with a direct attack or to squash Black with a space advantage, while Black will aim to destroy White's centre and mop up the remains. All in all this can lead to intriguing battles in which one slip from either side is often fatal. In this book, Nigel Davies studies the Modern by going back to basics, introducing the key moves and ideas, and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them - something that has often been neglected or taken for granted.
189 S., kart., 2008

p. 318, paperback, 2010

The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and it has been the battleground for countless world-class encounters throughout the history of chess. Adherents include a long list of World champions, including Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov and Vladimir Kramnik. With his first two moves, Black creates a super-strong foothold in the centre, one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this revolutionary book, John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Nimzo-Indian and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player.
144 S., kart., 2002

Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Grünfeld.
p. 176, softcover, 2004

270 S.,kart., 2007 reprinted 2012

192 S., geb., 2014
englische Originalausgabe "Starting out: The Modern" 2008

Colle-Zukertort-System, Barry- und 150-er Angriff
Englische Originalausgabe "Starting Out: d-pawn Attacks" 2008
304 S., geb., 2014

320 S., kart., 2009

269 S., geb., 2014
englischer Originaltitel: starting out: The Colle (2007)