In recent years the Scandinavian has firmly established itself as an opening to be reckoned with. Why has it become so popular? One reason is that it's relatively easy to learn and play - in many cases Black can rely upon the same system of development regardless of how White proceeds. International Master Jovanka Houska has successfully played both sides of the Scandinavian, and here she reveals everything you need to know about the opening, whether you are employing it with Black or facing it with White.
The Everyman Chess Starting Out series has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming players. These books are distinguished by their easy-to-read layout, the lucid explanations of the fundamentals, and the abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the reader absorb vital ideas.
Content
005 Bibliography
007 Preface
1 e4 d5 2 exd5 Qxd5
009 1 Introduction to 2...Qxd5
019 2 The Main Line: Shirov's 8 Nd5
048 3 Qe2 and Ne4 Lines
080 4 Ne5 Lines
100 5 Modern Move Orders
122 6 Fourth Move Alternatives for White
141 7 3...Qd6: Introduction and Main Lines
166 8 3...Qd6: Sixth Move Alternatives
186 9 3...Qd6: Fifth Move Alternatives
209 10 Third Move Alternatives
1 e4 d5 2 exd5 Nf6
224 11 Introduction to 2...Nf6
229 12 The Fianchetto Variation
257 13 The 4...Bg4 Variation
274 14 The Portuguese Variation
291 15 3 c4 and 3 Bb5+
303 16 Unusual Lines
310 Index of Variations
318 Index of Games
The Everyman Chess Starting Out series has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming players. These books are distinguished by their easy-to-read layout, the lucid explanations of the fundamentals, and the abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the reader absorb vital ideas.
- Written by a Scandinavian expert
- All the main lines are covered
- Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players
Content
005 Bibliography
007 Preface
1 e4 d5 2 exd5 Qxd5
009 1 Introduction to 2...Qxd5
019 2 The Main Line: Shirov's 8 Nd5
048 3 Qe2 and Ne4 Lines
080 4 Ne5 Lines
100 5 Modern Move Orders
122 6 Fourth Move Alternatives for White
141 7 3...Qd6: Introduction and Main Lines
166 8 3...Qd6: Sixth Move Alternatives
186 9 3...Qd6: Fifth Move Alternatives
209 10 Third Move Alternatives
1 e4 d5 2 exd5 Nf6
224 11 Introduction to 2...Nf6
229 12 The Fianchetto Variation
257 13 The 4...Bg4 Variation
274 14 The Portuguese Variation
291 15 3 c4 and 3 Bb5+
303 16 Unusual Lines
310 Index of Variations
318 Index of Games