In the unusual Queen+s Gambit, grandmaster Chris Ward covers three offbeat but nevertheless important defences to this ancient opening. The Chigorin Defence (1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nc6) creates dynamic imbalance in the position. White often ends up with a big centre but Black+s active pieces can create havoc. The Albin Counter Gambit (1 d4 d5 2 c4 e5) is a tricky tactical line which can be deadly against an unprepared White player. The final variation (1 d4 d5 2 c4 Bf5) is an interesting way to try to sovle immediately the age old problem of how to develop the queen+s bishop in the Queen+s Gambit Declined. * Provides detailed coverage of unusual but dangerous counters to the Queen+s Gambit * Full coverage of all recent developments.
| ISBN: | 9781857442182 |
| Publication date: | 2nd January 2002 |
| Author: | Chris Ward |
| Publisher: | Everyman Chess |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Genres: |
Board games: Chess |