The Barcza-Larsen Defence arises after 1.e4,c5; 2.d4,e6; and is an offbeat attempt to draw White into unfamiliar channels after 3.d5. It has been played by several GMs over the years as the 75 annotated games, which form the body of this book illustrate. Material is divided into six chapters with analysis and explanation throughout. Pub. 1991, softback, 109 pages.
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An introduction to the theory of the defences 1.d4,b5; and 1.Nf3,b5. After the former White's main continuations are 2.e4 and 2.Nf3 whilst after 1.Nf3 White plays 2.g3. These continuations have a chapter each and there is a final chapter of 20 annotated, illustrative games. Pub. 1988, softback, 58 pages.
The English Defence arises after 1.c4,b6 or 1.d4,e6; 2.c4,b6. The author does not recommend Owen’s Defence (1.e4,b6) and it is not included here. This book, based around 79 complete, annotated games with the different variations being covered in eight chapters is an excellent introduction to playing the defence. Each chapter has a summary of variations which refers the reader to the relevant game whilst the introduction explains the basic tactical and strategic ideas involved. Chapters 1-5 explain how to play if White occupies the centre and chapters 6-8 look at more cautious approaches by the first player. pub. 1999, softback, algebraic, 144 pages.
GM Jim Plaskett explains how to play the Queen's Bishop Attack (or Pseudo Trompovsky) 1.d4,d5; 2.Bg5. This is an ideal weapon for enterprising players as it cuts out most of Black's opening theory from the outset. The material is presented via complete, annotated games with the emphasis on understanding key strategies rather than offering a comprehensive analysis of the opening. Chapters include First Moves (the basics of the opening), Heroes and Zeroes, (some stars of the QBA in action and falling over), Strategy in the Queen's Bishop Attack, Tricks and Traps and What's Hot (what the world's elite are currently playing). Entertaining stuff from the 1990 British champion which contains enough material to enable club and tournament players to take up the opening in serious play. Pub. 2005, softback, 218 pages.
The Richter Veresov arises after 1.d4,Nf6; 2.Nc3,d5; 3.Bg5. Via the medium of 39 complete, annotated games the authors present the current state of theory in the Veresov. Part one of the book examines the move order given above whilst part two looks at Black's attempts to transpose into other openings or deviate from the standard move order. Edward Gufeld is a former Soviet GM.pub. 1999, softback, 192 pages.
Coverage of 1.d4,Nf6; 2.Bg5 in 9 chapters with the opening explained using 67 recently played, annotated games. GM Nigel Davies has played on both sides of the Trompovsky and offers both an attacking and a positional repertoire for White and for Black. The majority of his coverage focuses on the popular defence 2..Ne4; (5 chapters) with one chapter each devoted to 2..c5; 2..d5; 2..e6; and 2..others. The Trompovsky can be used as a surprise weapon or as a regular opening and offers scope for original play early on from both sides. Nigel Davies is a Welsh Grandmaster and successful author of several chess books. Pub. 2005, softback, 144 pages.
A good introduction to this flexible opening which shows how to play against all Black defences in 8 chapters. Explanation and analysis are augmented by 14 illustrative games. The first 7 chapters cover 1.d4,Nf6; 2.Bg5 whilst the final chapter examines the consequences of 1.d4,d5; 2.Bg5!? Pub. 1995, softback, 132 pages.
The Veresov is a surprisingly tricky system that, in the right hands, can be a powerful attacking weapon. White forgoes the normal queen’s pawn opening ideas in favour of speedy development of the queenside pieces by playing 1.d4 & 2.Nc3. One advantage of this is that players with the black pieces are less likely to be familiar with all the subtleties here than in a more mainstream opening.
In this book, Grandmaster Nigel Davies delves into the secrets of the opening, explaining both the tactical and positional ideas, and highlighting the main plans for both sides. He uses 80 annotated games in ten chapters to examine the highways and byways of the Veresov. The main part of the book is devoted to 1.d4,Nf6; 2.Nc3,d5; 3.Bg5 but the final two chapters look at Black's alternatives such as 1..d5. Explanations and chapter summaries help keep the reader's eye on the ball throughout. Pub. 2003, softback, 160 pages.
A comprehensive study of the Torre (1.d4/2.Nf3/3.Bg5) based around 67 annotated games with many variations and alternative moves considered in the notes. All Black's defensive attempts are covered and the book includes a useful diagrammatic guide to Black's defensive formations. Pub. 1996, softback, 210 pages.
A repertoire for White in 15 chapters based around 111 complete, annotated games in the Torre Attack (1.d4/2.Nf3/3.Bg5). Each chapter examines a different Black defence including the Dutch, Benoni and Pirc as well as more standard systems. The Torre offers a solid middlegame position from which a variety of attacking plans can be formed as these games show. Many top GMs have played the Torre and their games are included. Pub. 1994, softback, 176 pages.
This book explores the system arising out of 1.d4,Nd6; 2.Nf3,c5; 3.d5. White's idea is to avoid playing c4 but, instead, control d5 with pieces and avoid sharp lines such as the Modern Benoni or Benko Gambit. After an introduction in which the ideas of the system are discussed there follow 50 chapters, each with an annotated game, which analyse the lines of play open to both sides. The majority of coverage is given to 3..g6; and 3..b5; for Black but games featuring 3..e6; and 3..d6; are included. pub. 2000, softback, 120 pages.
The Budapest Gambit (1.d5,Nf6; 2.c4,e5;) has always been regarded as a complicated but ultimately unsound defence. However this has not prevented Ukranian Grandmaster Viktor Moskalenko from employing it with success on several occasions. In this book he includes analysis and annotated games in five chapters which cover all variations of the Budapest including the main lines, the Fajarowicz System and the gambit declined. He explains the plans available to both White and Black and shows that the Budapest deserves to be treated as a respectable option for Black as well as a dangerous surprise weapon. The author is a Ukranian Grandmaster and former Ukranian champion. Pub. 2007, softback, 241 pages.
The Janowski Indian (1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,d6; 3.Nc3,Bf5;) is a rarely played variation of the Old Indian Defence which will surprise most players of the white pieces. This short book offers an overview of the theory in five parts depending on whether White plays 4.g3, 4.Bg5, 4.e4, 4.f3 or 4.Nf3. It also includes 5 annotated. Illustrative games in this system. Pub. 1990, softback, 58 pages.
