Starting out: the Queen's Gambit - 2nd hand

The Queen’s Gambit Declined is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and it has been the battleground for countless world-class encounters throughout the history of chess. Adherents include a long list of World champions, including Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov and Vladimir Kramnik. With his first two moves, Black creates a super-strong foothold in the centre, one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this revolutionary book, John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Nimzo-Indian and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player.

• Written by a seasoned Queen's Gambit Declined expert
• All the important lines are covered
• A back-to-basics look at one of the most important openings

Contents

1. The Queen's Gambit Declined
2. The Queen's Gambit Declined Exchange Variation
3. The Tarrasch Defence
4. The Semi-Slav Defence
5. The 'Triangle' Move Order
6. The Slav Defence
7. The Queen's Gambit Accepted
8. The Chigorin Defence
9. Odds and Ends

• Casa editrice Everyman
• Code 4725us
• Anno 2002
• Pagine p. 144
• Isbn 1-85744-304-7