Scotch & Italian Game

SCOTCH 4...Qh4 STEINITZ VARIATION

Ref: s4602

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John Hall
Analysis of the 4..Qh4 Scotch using 25 complete games as a basis for study. This is Black's sharpest response to the Scotch as White is forced to either give up a pawn or accept no advantage from the opening. The book is in seven parts, each dealing with one of White's 5th move alternatives: 5.Nb5, 5.Nc3, 5.Qd3, 5.Nf3, 5.Be3, 5.Nf5 and 5.Nxc6. USCF Senior Master John Hall guides the reader through the complex variations often providing new evaluations and overturning old analysis.
Pub. 1995, softback, 103 pages.

SCOTCH GAME EXPLAINED

Ref: b8940

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Gary Lane
A repertoire book for White after 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,exd4; 4.Nxd4 which uses 46 annotated, model games to illustrate the main variations in eight chapters. Systems covered include the Mieses Variation, Scotch Four Knights, Kasparov Variation, Classical Variation, Steinitz Variation and Other Black Defences. Author Gary Lane offers a range of alternatives for White in each system to suit different styles of play and summarises the current state of theory at the end of each chapter. With the key ideas explained in the text this book is a good place to start for any player wishing to play the scotch with the White pieces. Index of variations included. Gary Lane is an International Master and author of several successful chess books.
Pub. 2005, softback, 168 pages.

SCOTCH GAME FOR WHITE

Ref: x8273

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Vladimir Barsky
This book consists of seven chapters dealing with different move-orders. Each chapter includes a "Quick Repertoire", a thorough analytical material in the part "Step by Step" and "Complete Games". In order to include a certain opening line in your repertoire it is sufficient to read the "Quick Repertoire! and play through the games. In this way you can start to play the opening and combine practical experience with further study of the "Step by Step" section; comparing your games with the author's recommendations.
Vladimir Barsky is an International chess master, journalist and coaching second of A.Morozevich in numerous international competitions, including two World championships. He is the author of a variety of books about chess and chess players.
Pub. 2009, softback, 196 pages.

STARTING OUT: THE SCOTCH GAME

Ref: p4387

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John Emms
An easy-to-read guide with notes, tips and warnings throughout on the Scotch Game (1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,exd4; 4.Nxd4,) with extensive analysis of all major, and many minor, systems of play via 55 annotated games. Grandmaster John Emms explains the key ideas for both sides in the Scotch Game and offers a choice of systems to suit players of differing styles. Includes chapters on the Scotch Four Knights, Mieses Variation and 4..Bc5; 5.Nxc6/Be3/Nb3. Ideal for club strength players wishing to take up the Scotch Game. Author John Emms is a U.K. Grandmaster and leading chess author.
Pub. 2005, softback, 224 pages.

FOUR KNIGHTS

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Jan Pinski
The Four Knights (1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Nc3,Nf6) has the distinction of being one of the oldest openings in the history of chess. Despite its deceptively peaceful appearance, the Four Knights can lead to wild gambit play as well as calmer positional waters, while adherents include the renowned tactician from Latvia, Alexei Shirov. In this revolutionary book, International Master Jan Pinski delves into the secrets of the Four Knights for the first time, studying the tactical and strategic ideas for both white and black players. Pinski covers both the fashionable main lines and the tricky sidelines, by means of 99 complete, annotated games, bringing the reader right up to date with the expanding theory. In Part One: The Spanish Four Knights (4.Bb5) he analyses 4..Bb4; 4..Nd4; and 4..sidelines. Part Two is The Scotch Four Knights (4.d4,exd4; 5.Nxd4) and Part Three: Other Systems includes the wild Belgrade Gambit, the Glek System (4.g3) and other unusual moves such as 4.a3. Jan Pinski is a Polish I.M.
Pub. 2003, softback, 192 pages.

ITALIAN GAMBIT SYSTEM AND A GUIDING REPERTOIRE FOR WHITE

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Jude Acers & George S Laven
Part one is a repertoire for White based on the Italian Gambit (1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bc4, Bc5; 4.d4) and other 1..e5 defences and part two offers lines of play for White against Black defences which do not involve 1..e5. Coverage is by means of extensively annotated key games. The clear text and diagrams make this an easy-to-follow guide.
Pub. 2003, softback, 331 pages.

TWO KNIGHTS DEFENCE

Ref: p4283

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Jan Pinski
Analysis in nine chapters of this sharp defence to the Italian Game. After 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bc4,Nf6; the two most important continuations are 4.Ng5, and 4.d4, and the majority of this book is devoted to them. The final chapter examines the more cautious 4.d3. Coverage is based upon 66 complete, annotated games with theoretical summaries at the end of each chapter offering guidance on the best lines for either side. After 4.Ng5, the authors examine the Fritz and Ulvestad variations as well as the main lines with 5..Na5; and the super tactical Traxler Gambit 4..Bc5. After 4.d4,exd4; they analyse both 5.e5, and 5.0-0 looking at all Black's possible defensive attempts and finding that some neglected lines are much better than their reputation. The Two Knights is a very sharp, complicated defence in which both players need to know what they are doing immediately after 3..Nf6. Author Jan Pinski is a Polish International Master and author of other successful chess books.
Pub. 2004, softback, 160 pages.