Analysis and 91 illustrative games on the Slav and Semi-Slav Defences with notes, tips and warnings throughout the text. Includes the main lines, gambit lines, 4.e3, Exchange Variation, 4..a6; in the Slav and Botvinnik, Moscow and Meran Variations and deviations in the Semi-Slav. Extensive coverage in text and analysis. Glenn Flear is an English Grandmaster and author of several books. Pub. 2005, softback, 256 pages.
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The Slav's great popularity is due to its extreme solidity and abundant possibilities for dynamic counterplay. This book provides detailed coverage to help players as both White and Black face the challenges of this tough yet rewarding opening. All lines after 1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6 are discussed, except those that transpose to the Semi-Slav. The sharpest tactical lines of the Slav receive especially detailed coverage. These include the critical piece sacrifice in the main line (5...Bf5 6 Ne5 e6 7 f3 Bb4 8 e4 Bxe4), the Steiner line (5...Bg4) with 6 Ne5 Bh5 7 h3, and the possibly dubious but highly dangerous Geller Gambit (5 e4), which was a favourite of the young Kasparov. The trendy ...a6 lines are also covered systematically for the first time in chess literature. Pub. 2001, softback, 256 pages.
An excellent coverage of the Slav Defence by one of it's leading exponents with 11 chapters and 88 complete, annotated games. The new and old main lines are explained as well as 4..a6, the Bronstein System, Exchange System and move order transpositions. Pub. 1997, softback, 144 pages.
Analysis of the Exchange Slav (1.d4,d5; 2.c4,c6; 3.cxd5,) in two parts depending on whether or not White puts his knight on f3. By playing the Exchange Variation White keeps Black's counterplay to a minimum whilst staying one tempo ahead. Black needs to be prepared for this otherwise he can be left playing for a draw. Pub. 1994, softback, 151 pages.
A languageless Chess Informant opening monograph with the familiar format of main lines with footnotes, as found in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings, supplemented with 100 theoretically important games. The main line of the Slav Defence arises after 1.d4,d5; 2.c4,c6; 3.Nf3, Nf6; 4.Nc3, dxc4; 5.a4, and this book examines the possibilities after these opening moves. This series of monographs is authoritative and is aimed at serious tournament and club players. pub. 1996, softback, 180 pages
This is a comprehensive analysis of the position after 1.d4,d5; 2.c4,c6; 3.Nf3,Nf6; 4.Nc3,a6. In recent years interest in this defence has exploded with players such as Shirov, Morozevich and Bareev taking Black's side with success. GM Glenn Flear shows how play may develop using 82 complete, annotated games to illustrate the ideas behind the system. He has had access to the private analysis of French GM Eric Prie which provides new ideas througout the book. Part one looks at White's 5th move alternatives whilst part two examines lines where White delays Nf3, Nc3 or d4. Pub. 2003, softback, 176 pages.
The Meran Semi-Slav arises after 1.d4,d5; 2.c4,c6; 3.Nf3,Nf6; 4.Nc3,e6; 5.e3, and is one of Black's more active defences to 1.d4. In this book GM Reinaldo Vera explains the logic of the Meran and it's key positional and tactical features with a mixture of verbal explanations and key, illustrative games. With chapters on the Classical Meran, Modern Meran, Shirov-Shabalov Attack, Reynolds Attack and more the book offers comprehansive coverage of the main line Meran. The author also discusses issues of move order which can be important in such a flexible system. Reinaldo Vera is a Grandmaster from Cuba with decades of experience playing the Meran System. He is also a FIDE senior trainer. Pub. 2007, softback, 111 pages.
The Semi-Slav occurs after 1.d4,d5; 2.c4,c6; 3.Nf3,Nf6; 4.Nc3,e6; and is one of the most complicated and heavily analysed systems of play in existence! Hang on tight as GM Sadler guides you through the Botvinnik System, Moscow Variation and Meran System. Contains 127 complete, annotated games and definitely not for the faint hearted! Pub. 1998, softback, 144 pages.
The Semi-Slav has been one of the topical openings of the last decade used by Kasparov, Shirov and Kramnik who are prepared to play either side. The Botvinnik variation arises after 1.d4,d5; 2.c4,c6; 3.Nf3,Nf6; 4.Nc3,e6; 5.Bg5, dxc4. This book also covers the Moscow variation 5...h6. To play such a sharp opening requires a detailed knowledge of specific variations; these are given here. Pedersen also explains both sides' ideas and offers practical guidance through the forest of variations. The Moscow variation is the subject of part two and is given a similar treatment.pub. 2000, softback, 224 pages.
A languageless Chess Informant opening monograph with the familiar format of main lines with footnotes, as found in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings, supplemented with 100 theoretically important games. The book offers analysis of the position after 1.d4,d5; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Nf6; 4.Nf3,c6; 5.Bg5,dxc4; known as the Anti Meran System. Pub. 1993, softback, 111 pages.
The Meran System is complicated both in strategy and tactics and so offers winning chances to both sides. This book, which is a companion to the same author's "Botvinnik Semi-Slav", presents all the theory of (5.e3) 6.Bd3 and the Anti-Meran 6.Qc2. A final chapter clears up various rarer options. There is a good mixture of explanation and analysis to enable the reader to play either side with confidence.pub. 2000, softback, 224 pages.
