The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and 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 the first two moves, Black creates a super-strong foothold in the centre - one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this easy-to-read book, International Master John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Queen's Gambit 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.
Content
007 Introduction
009 1 The Queen's Gambit Declined
027 2 The Queen's Gambit Declined Exchange Variation
042 3 The Tarrasch Defence
057 4 The Semi-Slav Defence
071 5 The 'Triangle' Move Order
081 6 The Slav Defence
101 7 The Queen's Gambit Accepted
121 8 The Chigorin Defence
130 9 Odds and Ends
141 Index of Complete Games
143 Index of Variations
Content
007 Introduction
009 1 The Queen's Gambit Declined
027 2 The Queen's Gambit Declined Exchange Variation
042 3 The Tarrasch Defence
057 4 The Semi-Slav Defence
071 5 The 'Triangle' Move Order
081 6 The Slav Defence
101 7 The Queen's Gambit Accepted
121 8 The Chigorin Defence
130 9 Odds and Ends
141 Index of Complete Games
143 Index of Variations