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The Queen¿s Gambit 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 center, one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this book, John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Queen's Gambit and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide readers are 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 expert
*All the important lines are covered
*A back-to-basics look at one of the most important openings
About the Author: International Master John Shaw is a three-time Scottish Champion, who has represented his country at many European Championships and Olympiads. This is his first book for Everyman.
Title: Starting Out: The Queen's Gambit
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good
Seller: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 144 pages with diagrams and index. Royal octavo (9 3/4" x 6 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. The Queen's Gambit 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 center, one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this book, John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Queen's Gambit and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide readers are 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. Condition: Corners bumped, light edge wear else very good. Seller Inventory # BSC0501
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Pb, 144pp. VG, clean contents. Includes 73 illustrative games and numerous notes, tips and warnings. Contents: The Queen's Gambit Declined; The Queen's Gambit Declined Exchange variation; The Tarrasch Defence; The Semi-Slav Defence; The "Triangle" move order; The Slav Defence; The Queen's Gambit Accepted; The Chigorin Defence; Odds and ends. Seller Inventory # 065680
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