International Master David Vigorito recommends the Semi Slav (1.d4,d5; 2.c4,c6; 3.Nf3,Nf6; 4.Nc3,e6) as one of the most ambitious and sound defences to 1.d4 for Black. In this book he proposes a repertoire for Black against White's various attacking options, including the Moscow Variation, Botvinnik Variation, Meran Variation and 6.Qc2 System. He also offers his ideas for Black against lesser systems such as the Exchange Slav, The Slow Slav (4.e3) and other odds and ends. The repertoire is explained in 50 annotated games with conclusions and recommendations at the end of each of the fifteen chapters. In most cases a choice of moves for Black is offered, to suit different styles of play. David Vigorito is an International Master from the USA and a respected autyhor of chess opening books.
Pub. 2008, softback, 277 pages. 
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The third, revised edition of this impartial monograph on the QGA offers both an extensive coverage of opening variations and the latest ideas from tournament praxis. The different lines of play are presented in 28 chapters which explore White's 3rd move alternatives 3.e4, 3.Nf3 and 3.e3. For the third edition co-author Semko Semkov has updated obsolete material (since 2005) and added analysis on currently popular lines (e.g. 7.Bb3 variation) The authors provide a summary in each chapter with their own ideas on which systems need to be seen more often and which should be shelved. Konstantin Sakaev is a strong Grandmaster and double gold medal winner with the Russian Olympiad team. Semko Semkov is a successful chess publisher and has scored two GM norms.
Pub. 2008, softback, 254 pages. 


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The Budapest Gambit (1.d5,Nf6; 2.c4,e5;) has always been regarded as a complicated but ultimately unsound defence. However this has not prevented Ukranian Grandmaster Viktor Moskalenko from employing it with success on several occasions. In this book he includes analysis and annotated games in five chapters which cover all variations of the Budapest including the main lines, the Fajarowicz System and the gambit declined. He explains the plans available to both White and Black and shows that the Budapest deserves to be treated as a respectable option for Black as well as a dangerous surprise weapon. The author is a Ukranian Grandmaster and former Ukranian champion.
Pub. 2007, softback, 241 pages. 


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The authors present an up-to-date analysis of the position after 1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,g6; 3.Nc3,Bg7; 4.e4,d6; 5.f3, one of the most aggressive systems against the King's Indian Defence and a favourite of many World Champions. Using 50 annotated games in eight chapters the authors illustrate the both typical plans and the latest in Grandmaster ideas in the Saemisch System for both Black and White. Topics covered include the Classical Saemisch 7.d5, 7.Nge2, the Panno Variation, 6..c6; and 6..Nbd7; the Saemisch Gambit (6..c5), the Saemisch Benoni (6..c5; 7.d5), and White's 6.Bg5 and 6.Nge2. Each chapter concludes with a summary of current theory. Alexander Cherniaev is a Russian Grandmaster based in London. Eduard Prokuronov is a FIDE Master from Russia.
Pub. 2007, softback, 175 pages. 


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Every chess player loves to win early in the game with a deadly combination or a cunning trap. On the other hand, nobody wants to be tricked by his opponent before the game has really started. The popular series Tactics in the Chess Opening teaches how to recognize opportunities to attack early in the game. You will also learn how to avoid standard pitfalls in the opening. This book explains, in around 230 carefully selected and annotated games, all the tactical themes and typical traps of the main lines in the Indian Defences and related systems like the Catalan Opening and the Benoni Defence. After studying these brilliant surprise attacks, or just enjoying them, the adventurous chess player will win more games. Sipke Ernst is one of Holland's youngest Grandmasters and Geert van der Stricht is an International Master from Belgium and a former national champion.
Pub. 2007, softback, 236pp 


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The Colle is a solid opening system which offers White a sound platform from the opening upon which to base a middlegame attack. In this book I.M. Richard Palliser explains the basic strategies fo the Colle and how White should play against Black's major defensive options. The book concentrates exclusively on the Colle with 5.c3 and not the Colle-Zukertort system with 5.b3. With 31 annotated games and an abundance of notes, hints and warnings, every aspect of Colle strategy is covered. Part one examines the Colle main lines where Black adopts a ..d5; and ..Nf6; set-up whilst part two looks at Anti-Colle ideas and Black's second and thirsd move alternatives. Richard Palliser is an International Master and a chess author highly respected for his thoroughness and objectivity.
Pub. 2007, softback, 250 pages. 


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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. 
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This book examines the Queen's Gambit Declined (1.d4,d5; 2.c4,e6;), explaining the typical strategies and tactics adopted by both sides through the medium of 25 high level, annotated games. In eight chapters the author explains how to play the Alatortsev Variation, Tarrasch Defence, Exchange & Blackburne (Bf4) Variations, Ragozin Defence, Vienna Variation, Semi-Tarrasch Defence, Cambridge Springs, Lasker Defence, Tartakower System and the Classical Variation. Each chapter consists of an overview of the variation in question, a description of the theme of the following games and, finally, the key games themselves with explanations and analysis. James Rizzitano is an American International Master who has claimed several Grandmaster scalps and has recently returned to competitive chess.
Pub. 2007, softback, 127 pages. 
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This book offers a handy introduction to the Modern Benoni for those thinking of taking up the Black side. Franco offers plenty of explanation of both sides' strategies in all the key systems and illustrates these through 25, extensively annotated, key games. The eight chapters cover all White's main options and offer a repertoire for Black to combat these. Zenon Franco is a grandmaster from Paraguay who now lives in Spain.

Key features:
* 25 recent and highly instructive games discussed in detail
* Chapter introductions and conclusions emphasize the key points
* Full indexes of games and variations
* Extensive verbal explanations of plans and manoeuvres
Pub. 2007, softback, 111 pages. 
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