In Play the Ruy Lopez IM Andrew Greet provides a repertoire for White based on the Worrall Attack (5.Qe2). In this carefully researched book, packed with ideas, Greet has checked all previous analysis himself and included many new ideas and recommendations as well as explanation of typical strategies for both sides. Before examining the Worrall Attack the book provides lines of play for White against Black's 3rd and 4th move alternatives such as the Bird, Steinitz, Cozio and Schliemann defences and the deferred versions of these (after 3..a6,4.Ba4). In an impressive and very readable first book the author has delivered a well researched and comprehensive repertoire for White after 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5. Andrew Greet is an English International Master, chess coach and one of the UK's most rapidly improving players. Pub. 2006, softback, 376 pages.
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This book is a complete guide to handling the black side of the Lopez, based principally around the Zaitsev Variation, upon which Anatoly Karpov relied during much of his career. This line leads to sharp play, often in open battles where Black gains active counterplay and challenges White to seize the initiative on the kingside. The authors explain in detail how Black can weather the storm. They also explain how Black can handle the practical problem of the Ng5 repetition, and recommend reliable procedures against White's other options in the Lopez, starting off with the Exchange Variation, and moving on to a variety of closed systems.The book is in four parts: the introduction explains some fundamental tactics and strategies in the Lopez, part two is an analysis of the Zaitsev System, part three looks at White's eight and ninth move alternatives and part four examines exhange and delayed exchange Lopez systems. Throughout, the emphasis is on what readers actually need to know and understand in order to play the opening successfully in practice. There is a great deal of explanation of important ideas, and the authors take pains to guide their readers away from potential pitfalls. Sverre Johnsen is a FIDE-rated player from Norway. He is an enthusiastic chess analyst, researcher and writer. Leif Johannessen is a young grandmaster, also from Norway. The quality of his opening preparation is shown by the fact that he won the prize for most important theoretical novelty in Informator 92. Pub. 2007, softback, 207 pages.
The Ruy Lopez is one of the most famous of all chess openings. It has a long and distinguished history and has been played by virtually all of the strongest Grandmasters: Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand .. the list goes on! From very early on White activates pieces, takes the initiative and sets about building a dominant centre. In this user-friendly book, John Shaw goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Ruy Lopez and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. The five chapters are Third Move Options for Black, Fourth Move Options, Fifth/Sixth Move Options, Marshall Attack and Rare Closed Lines and Main Line Closed Ruy Lopez. This allows coverage of all the important defensive systems at Black's disposal. Shaw does not attempt a comprehensive coverage but selects a few lines of play in each variation to illustrate some of the underlying ideas. The eighty illustrative games around which the text is based are bang up-to-date being taken mostly from 2001 and 2002. Pub. 2003, softback, 144 pages.
Contains an historical introduction, positional themes chapter and chapters on most lines of the Spanish including the Closed, Marshall, Exchange, Steinitz, Schliemann, Open, Worrall, Berlin, Bird, Classical and others. Coverage is by annotated, illustrative games. Pub. 1996, softback, 144 pages. Price: £12.99(£12.99 Including VAT at 0%)
Variations without 3..a6 can be solid (Berlin Defence, Steinitz Defence) or more risky (Schliemann Defence, Classical Defence) allowing player's of all styles to find a system to suit them. With these systems Black avoids both the main line Spanish and the drawish Exchange Variation and directs the game along his own channels. For this book Flear examines 3..f5, 3..Nf6, 3..Bc5, 3..d6, 3..Nd4, 3..Nge7 and 3..g6 through the medium of 53 complete, annotated games. The emphasis is on ideas for Black but all White's major attacking options are examined. Pub. 2000, softback, 144 pages.
Analysis and annotated games in eight chapters on the system 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5,f5; 4.Nc3,fxe4; 5.Nxe4,Nf6. White options 6.Qe2, 6.Nxf6, 6.Ng3 and 6.d3 are examined in this extensive work. Pub. 1993, softback, 125 pages.
Analysis and annotated games in eight chapters on the system 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5,f5; 4.Nc3,fxe4; 5.Nxe4,d5; 6.Nxe5,fxe4; 7.Nxc6,Qg5. Coverage of this ferocious, tactically complex defence is via 21 complete, extensively annotated games. A good introduction. Pub. 1996, softback, 100 pages.
This is an ultra-sharp defence arising after 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5,Bc5; 4.c3,d5!? which leads to immediate tactical skirmishing. It is not even mentioned in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings giving it enormous surprise value both in over-the-board and correspondence play. The authors offer seven chapters of analysis plus an eighth chapter of illustrative games in this unique booklet. Price: £3.75(£3.75 Including VAT at 0%)This product is included in our 10% discount offer for orders of 2 or more qualifying books & CD or DVD products!
Volume 2 of the opening repertoire based on that of Vishy Anand is concerned with the position arising after 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5,a6; 4.Ba4. Part 1 looks at Black's 4th move possibilities such as 4..d6; 4..f5; and 4..Bc5 whilst Part 2 analyses Black's 5th move alternatives (after 5.Re1) to 5..Be7; which include the Moller Defence (5..Bc5) and the Open Defence (5..Nxe4) and Part 3 examines irregular systems after 5.Re1, Be7. Parts 4 and 5 cover the main Ruy Lopez defences such as the Breyer System, Zaitsev Variation, Smyslov System, Keres Variation and the Chigorin system. The analysis uses extracts from the games of leading players from chess history including Anand and author Alexander Khalifman has attempted to select the best lines of play from contemporary theory and to point out White's best chances of playing for a win. Each chapter has a conclusion and recommendations for both sides. With 435 pages there is plenty to ponder here but the Ruy Lopez has always been one of the most heavily analysed of all openings. GM Alexander Khalifman was the 14th FIDE World Champion. Pub. 2003, softback, 435 pages.
64 key games with analysis and 36 selected Power Play positions help you understand the Spanish Exchange variation. Pub. 1994, softback, 82 pages.
Analysis and 74 annotated, illustrative games in the exchange Lopez (1.e4, e5; 2.Nf3, Nc6; 3.Bb5, a6; 4.Bxc6,). Well laid out with chapter summaries and indexes of variations. The Exchange Lopez is an ideal weapon for White players wanting a small but clear advantage from the opening. Pub. 2005, softback, 192 pages.
The Spanish Exchange (1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5,a6; 4.Bxc6) is a principled opening relying entirely on an understanding of strategy and key ideas without the colossal amount of theory associated with many other openings. It was famously used by Bobby Fischer but also by more modern Grandmasters such as Timman, Shirov and Kasimdzhanov and continues to score well for White without offering Black many winning chances. In this book GM Stefan Kindermann, who plays the Spanish Exchange himself, offers expert analysis and clear explanations of the plans available for White via the medium of annotated, illustrative games. Although mainly written as a White repertoire, this is an objective coverage and the author points out Black's best defensive ideas. Sections include: Historical Introduction, Typical Positions and Illustrative Games - Theoretical Section and the book includes indexes of variations and players. Most of the illustrative games are recent making this the most up-to-date work available on the Spanish Exchange. The author is a German Grandmaster who has represented his country in six Olympiads. Pub. 2005, softback, 124 pages.
The Archangel System (6…Bb7) has become one of Black's main line defences to the Ruy Lopez in recent years and the theory has developed considerably. Panczyk offers a comprehensive coverage with the emphasis on concrete analysis rather than explanation although the main ideas of each variation are mentioned. The final two chapters, written by Emms, cover the New Archangel with 6..Bc5 in a similar way. pub. 2000, softback, 160 pages.
Coverage via 88 complete, annotated games of the Open Spanish. Analysis starts at move 9 (after 8…Be6) and includes 9.c3,Be7; 9.c3,Bc5; 9.Qe2, 9.Nbd2 and others. A final chapter looks at possible divergences before move 9. This is a repertoire book for black but Flear's analysis is objective and he offers a range of lines to choose from. Indexes of games and variations included.pub. 2000, softback, 159 pages.
The Dilworth is one of Black's most aggressive answers to the Ruy Lopez in which he gives up bishop & knight for a rook & two pawns. More importantly he has an attack on White's king in a complicated position. Schiller's book has two parts: part one introduces the theory of the Dilworth with analysis and complete games; part two examines the typical Dilworth endgames of B&N v R or B&B v R with pawns. A handy introduction to a sharp system. Pub. 1995, softback, 98 pages.
The Marshall Attack is one of the oldest and most important openings in the history of chess. Black sacrifices a pawn against the Ruy Lopez in exchange for a long-lasting attack. Generations of the world's top players have fought on the Marshall battleground, but the final verdict on its soundness has not yet been reached. However, of one thing you can be sure: Black certainly has a lot of fun in trying to checkmate the white king! It is perhaps because of this reason that as White, many Grandmasters, including the world number one Gary Kasparov, have decided to avoid the issue altogether, preferring the more tranquil waters of Anti-Marshall systems. The ideas and strategies of both approaches are studied in depth here by a renowned openings theoretician. Part one of the book covers the main-line Marshall after 1..c6; Part 2 looks at alternatives to 1..c6; and at the Steiner System 9..e4; Part 3 is the Anti-Marshall with 8.h3, 8.a4 and 8.d4. Coverage is by means of 105 annotated games, in ten chapters, showing the various systems of play in action. Pub. 2003, softback, 176 pages.
With the aid of 77 complete, annotated games Grandmaster Glenn Flear guides you through the complexities of the main-line Ruy Lopez including the Chigorin Defence with 12..cxd4; 12..others and 11..others, Breyer System, Zaitsev Variation, Karpov Defence and Smyslov System. He also examines White's 9th move alternatives including 9.d4. Coverage is unbiased with key ideas for both sides revealed. Each of the ten chapters contains a summary relating variations covered to game numbers. Pub. 2004, softback, 176 pages.
