Tarrasch Defence: Move by Move

Tarrasch Defence: Move by Move

• Author: Sam Collins
• Pages: 256
• Publication Years: 2014

<DIV></DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>This<I> </I>series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the <I>Move by Move </I>format<I> </I>greatly encourages the learning and practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>The Tarrasch is an ambitious defense to the Queen's Gambit. Black's concept is a fearless one – he willingly accepts an isolated queen's pawn but in return seizes space in the centre and gains freedom of development for all his pieces. In this book, International Master and Tarrasch expert Sam Collins invites you to join him in examining this popular opening and its many variations. Using illustrative games, Collins highlights the typical plans and tactics for both sides, answers all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about playing the Tarrasch Defence.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>*Essential guidance and training in the Tarrasch Defence</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>*Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>*Includes repertoire options for Black</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>