The QGA (1.d4,d5; 2.c4,dxc4) is a sound, but asymmetrical defence which gives Black plenty to play for in the middlegame and endgame. Here, Buckley provides a digestible mixture of analysis and explanation which covers all necessary theory but also finds time to include chapters on Queenless Middlegames and White's Isolated d-pawn. Written from Black's point-of-view this book will give you enough to start playing the QGA with confidence. Pub. 1998, softback, 125 pages.
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This volume in the Batsford Chess Opening Guide series contains 90 complete, annotated games. All major (and some minor) systems are included beginning with the currently popular 3.e4. Part two looks at 3.Nf3,Nf6; 4.e3 and part three at other variations. Chris Ward’s analyses point out the ideas of each line and which moves are in favour at present. Each chapter has a summary of current thinking and an index of variations. Virtually all the games are from the 1990s. pub. 1999, softback, 160 pages.
The Queen's Gambit Accepted (1.d4, d5; 2.c4, dxc4;) has became popular again at the end of the twentieth century with a number of leading Grandmasters, including Kasparov, Shirov and Anand, taking up the Black side. This book explains the typical plans for both sides in the QGA including lines where White plays 3.e4, as well as the main lines, where White has an IQP with attacking chances to offset his weakened pawn structure. Coverage is via 51 complete, annotated games with pleanty of explanation and an abundance of hints, tips and warnings scattered throughout the text. The main sections are 3.e4, 3.Nf3 Main Lines and Less Popular Variations. Coverage is fairly objective so players of both White and Black could benefit from this opening monograph. Alexander Raetsky is a Russian Grandmaster and Maxim Chetverik is an International Master also from Russia. Pub. 2006, softback, 172 pages.
