The Ruy Lopez (also known as the Spanish Game) is an extremely popular opening and one of the oldest in the history of chess. It has been played by virtually all the greats of the game, providing the battle scene for many world championship clashes involving the likes of Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov and Kramnik. Now, for the first time in many years, Grandmaster Glenn Flear investigates the main line of the Lopez, outlining the crucial ideas and tactics for both White and Black. Using illustrative games, Flear studies the fashionable and theoretical variations, plus the tricky sidelines. This book is perfect for those wishing to play the positions with either colour.
Content
004 Bibliography
005 Introduction
007 1 Chigorin Defence with 12...cxd4 13 cxd4
028 2 Chigorin Defence: 12th Move Alternatives
044 3 Black's 11 th Move Alternatives
064 4 The Breyer System
087 5 The Zaitsev Variation
111 6 The Karpov Variation
128 7 The Smyslov Variation
139 8 Black's 9th Move Alternatives
154 9 White Plays 9 d4
166 10 White's 9th Move Alternatives
175 Index of Complete Games
- Written by a Ruy Lopez expert
- Up-to-date theory on the sharpest lines
- Ideal for club and tournament players
Content
004 Bibliography
005 Introduction
007 1 Chigorin Defence with 12...cxd4 13 cxd4
028 2 Chigorin Defence: 12th Move Alternatives
044 3 Black's 11 th Move Alternatives
064 4 The Breyer System
087 5 The Zaitsev Variation
111 6 The Karpov Variation
128 7 The Smyslov Variation
139 8 Black's 9th Move Alternatives
154 9 White Plays 9 d4
166 10 White's 9th Move Alternatives
175 Index of Complete Games