Pirc / Modern Defence

Davies, starting out: the modern
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
18,45 EUR
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Lakdawala, The Modern Defence - move by move
400 S., kart., 2012
26,70 EUR
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Marin, GM-Repertoire - The Pirc Defence
408 S., kart., 2017

The Pirc is more of a counterattack than a defence: Black allows his opponent to occupy the centre and provokes a confrontation, trusting in the power of the g7-bishop and the dynamic potential in his position. It is the perfect weapon for players who demand to play for a win with the black pieces.
25,99 EUR
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Smith/Hall, The Modern Defense
The Modern Defense is characterized by the intial moves 1...g6 and 2...Bg7. White can start out with, 1 e4, then after 1...g6 play d4, or 1 d4 g6 2 e4. If White does not occupy the centre, Black contiunes developing along any of his plans we give.
141 S., kart., 1994
27,50 EUR
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Vigus, Chess Developments - the Pirc
The Pirc is an ambitious counter-attacking weapon against 1 e4. Black allows White to build an imposing centre before striking back and attacking it with pieces and pawns. If Black's strategy is successful White's centre can be blown away, but if Black fails he runs the risk of being overrun. In this book, James Vigus examines the most theoretically important and instructive Pirc games since the publication of his highly acclaimed The Pirc in Black and White, highlighting the main developments and novelties for both sides. Studying this book will provide you with essential information on a popular opening.
252 S., kart., 2012
21,95 EUR
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