The author provides a repertoire for Black after 1.e4,e5; in all openings except for the main lines of the Spanish. The repertoire is the result of his own preparation after he started playing 1..e5; again in reply to 1.e4. Each chapter consists of two parts: the first part is an overview of the history, key games and ideas in that particular opening, the second part is a table of relevant variations from Black's point of view. Taken together with Marin's comapnion volume "A Spanish Opening Repertoire for Black", which will be published later this year, this book provides a complete and sound repertoire for Black after 1.e4,e5. Mihail Marin is a Rumanian Grandmaster and respected chess author. Pub. 2008, softback, 332 pages. View update to first edition
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The idea of this series is to build an opening repertoire around the play of GM Vishy Anand. The layout uses GM games to illustrate your repertoire. Analysis and commentary is provided by GM Alexander Khalifman. The first volume includes:
Latvian Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 Philidor's Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6Petroff Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6Alapin Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Bb4Cozio Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nge7Fianchetto Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6Bird’s Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nd4Old Steinitz Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 d6Classical Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Bc5Jaenisch Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5Berlin Defence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 Pub. 2003, softback, 234 pages.
A repertoire for Black in the open games. GM Nigel Davies offers a Black repertoire after 1.e4,e5 based on sound systems of play without excessive amounts of theory to learn. Against the main-line Ruy Lopez he recommends the Keres Defence 11..Nd7; and also advocates lines against White's alternatives such as the Worrall Attack, 9.d4, the DERLD, Exchange Variation and the centre attack. Against the Italian Game he recommends the Two Knights' Defence, you play 4..Bc5; in the Scotch Game and the Classical Defence 2..Bc5; against the King's Gambit. The book also provides options for Black against the Vienna Game, Four Knights' Game and Centre Game. Davies uses 65 annotated key games to illustrate the repertoire with theoretical summaries at the end of each of the nine chapters. 1.e4,e5; leads to sharp, open positionswhere rapid, purposeful development is the key to success. Nigel Davies is a Grandmaster and author of several successful chess books. Pub. 2005, softback, 192 pages.
A repertoire for Black after 1.e4,e5; which covers all openings except for the Ruy Lopez. Emms is writing for players who have a defence to the Ruy ready to play (e.g. the Marshall or Schliemann) only to find themselves blasted off the board in, say, a Danish or King’s Gambit before their defence can be utilized. He usually offers one bold and one safe option for Black against these openings, thus providing a fallback line. Coverage of the King’s Gambit, Vienna Game, Scotch Game & Gambit, Two Knight’s Defence, Four Knight’s Game etc.pub. 2000, softback, 224 pages.
The opening moves 1.e4,e5; lead to some of the sharpest play in all of chess including such openings as the King's Gambit, Vienna Game, Scotch Opening, Italian Game, Ruy Lopez and Petroff Defence. For this book the authors have selected and annotated 250 top level games, each featuring brilliant attacks typical of the opening played. Whether you want to pick up new ideas for your own games or just enjoy some beautiful tactical play this book will make an enjoyable, endgame free read. Friso Nijboer is a Dutch GM and AC van der Tak is a respected writer on openings. Pub. 2004, softback, 237 pages.
GM Attila Schneider's own analysis of the 1.e4,e5; openings proceeds in entertaining style throughout (e.g. "After the primitive 15.Qb5+,Nc6; 16.Bd5, Black would have drooped like a wet sock.") Virtually every ECO code from C20 to C99 is covered in 148 games, modern and ancient, annotated by Schneider. He has chosen lines which he regards as being best or of most interest and included a lot of original analysis and his own opinions on the merits of each. This is not as comprehensive as an encyclopaedia but more readable and with enough material for club and tournament players to grasp the ideas behind each opening system. Pub. 2002, softback, 284 pages.
A classic introduction to 1.e4,e5 openings with plenty of explanation of positional themes and sample lines of play. The emphasis is on understanding the spirit of each opening rather than memorising every variation. All the main e-pawn openings except the Spanish are covered. Tha authors are all experienced international players and chess writers. pub. 1980, softback, algebraic, 142 pages.
Alapin's Opening begins 1.e4,e5; 2.Ne2, and is one of those openings which, whilst never really popular, are playable and sound. Familiarity with the quirks of the Alapin will give you the advantage should you choose to play it. Here Druash examines all Black's defences and includes a selection of illustrative games in the Alapin. Pub. 1984, softback, 49 pages.
GM Karsten Muller and FIDE Master Martin Voight explore an opening repertoire for White (after 1.e4,e5;) involving an early d4, c3 and Bc4 - an explosive mix of gambit play! Their analysis in this book includes the Danish Gambit (accepted and declined), the Goring Gambit Accepted and the Scotch Gambit Accepted. They also devote a chapter to the Capablanca Defence (..d5 at some early stage) which is the most important way of declining the Goring & Danish Gambits. Finally they examine lines with an early Bc4 for White, including the Urusov Gambit. The authors offer a very detailed analysis of these opening systems, in nine chapters, quoting game references from a bibliography extending from 1867 to 2002! Their work should be a valuable reference source for tournament and correspondence players alike. Pub. 2003, softback, 233 pages.
A practical guide to the Bishop's Opening (1.e4,e5; 2.Bc4) and related systems based partly on the author's own experiences of playing the opening. Coverage is by means of complete, annotated games and includes the Urusov Gambit, Boden-Kieseritsky Gambit, Paulsen Defence, Vienna Game, Evans Gambit, Giuoco Piano, and Two Kinghts Defence. Includes about 65 games in all, taken from recent praxis. Pub. 2004, softback, 160 pages.
The Philidor is a flexible defence can lead to a variety of pawn structures. Although the amount of theory to be learned is relatively small, it is important to understand how to handle the different pawn formations which can arise. In this definitive study of the Philidor Grandmaster Christian Bauer examines both the main lines and lesser known systems of play. He explains key tactical and strategic ideas as well as discussing different Philidor move orders. There are three main sections to the book: Part 1 covers 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,d6; Part 2 looks at 1.e4,d6; 2.d4,Nf6; and Part 3 is the Hanham variation (1.e4,d6; 2.d4,Nf6; 3.Nc3,Nbd7; 4.Nf3,e5;). In all there are 14 chapters, each with it's own conclusion. With over 300 pages, this is a comprehensive and objective study of a neglected defence. Author Christian Bauer is a French Grandmaster who played top board for France in the 2000 Olympiad. He is also author of the popular "Play 1..b6!". Pub. 2007, softback, 304 pages.
The Vienna Game (1.e4,e5; 2.Nc3) is a great way of avoiding all lines of the Ruy Lopez, Petroff Defence and Latvian Gambit and imposing your own style upon the play early on. White can choose to play aggressively with an early f4 and Bc4 or more sedately with g3 and Bg2. Here Gary Lane gives all the theory via 77 complete, annotated games. The book is in two parts: part one examines 2…Nf6 whilst part two covers 2…Nc6 and other moves. The Vienna is a sound opening with many hidden traps and tactics for the unprepared! pub. 2000, softback, 144 pages.
