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.
Everyman Chess's Starting Out series has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming players. These books are distinguished by their easy-to-read layout, the lucid explanations of the fundamentals, and the abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the reader absorb vital ideas. Starting Out opening books are ideal for enthusiastic chess players who have little experience of the openings in question and who wish to appreciate the essential principles behind them.
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Contents
Bibliography
Introduction
1 The Austrian Attack and Other f2-f4 Lines
2 Bg5 Systems
3 Be3 and h2-h4 Systems
4 Bc4 Systems
5 g2-g3 Systems
6 The Classical 4 Nf3
7 Early c2-c3 Systems
8 The Averbakh System
9 The Lesser Averbakh
10 Other 1 d4 Lines
11 Flank Openings
Test Positions
Solutions
Index of Complete Games
Index of Variations