Compilation of the two books
Meeting 1 d4:
Are you tired of defending passive or difficult positions with Black? Fed up with having to learn many different defences to all of White's attacks? Then this book is the answer to your problems! Jacob Aagaard and Esben Lund provide an all-in-one solution to the popular opening move 1 d4 and other White systems that do not involve 1 e4. The lines suggested are based around the Tarrasch Defence (1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 c5). They are easy to learn and fun to play whilst also promising the black player dynamic counterplay. This book is especially useful for players who have neither the time nor inclination to learn reams of the latest opening theory. Throughout this work, the authors delve into the strategies, ideas and tactics for Black, while also showing the possible traps and pitfalls.
Esben Lund is a young Danish international who is well respected as an opening theorist.
Meeting 1 e4:
Fed up having to defend with Black?
Annoyed by all those irritating white systems?
Then this is the book for you!
Russian International Master Alexander Raetsky draws upon his wealth of experience gained playing on the tough international tournament circuit to supply you with an all-in-one solution to your problems. The reader is provided with a complete repertoire for Black against 1 e4, based on the ever-reliable Sicilian Defence. Lines suggested are dependable and promise Black dynamic counterplay. The variations are also easy to learn: this book is especially useful for players who have neither the time nor inclination to learn reams and reams of the latest opening theory.
Content
Meeting 1 d4:
005 Introduction
White Plays 1 d4
007 1 Tarrasch Defence: Main Line with 9 Lg5 cxd4 10 Sxd4 h6
040 2 Tarrasch Defence: Main Line with 9 Lg5 c4
059 3 Tarrasch Defence: Main Line with 9 dxc5
077 4 Tarrasch Defence: Other Ninth Moves
091 5 Tarrasch Defence: Sixth Move Alternatives
110 6 Tarrasch Defence: Fifth Move Alternatives
120 7 Tarrasch Defence: The Hennig-Schara Gambit
125 8 Tarrasch Defence: 3 Sf3 Systems
132 9 Other Systems after 1 d4 d5
White Avoids 1 d4
147 10 Reti Systems
165 11 Less Important First Moves
175 Index of Complete Games
Meeting 1 e4:
005 Introduction
White Plays with d2-d4
(1 e4 c5 2 Sf3 Sc6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Sxd4 Sf6 5 Sc3 e6)
007 1 Four Knights: Main Line with 7 Sd6+
013 2 Four Knights: Main Line with 7 Lf4
021 3 Four Knights: Main Line with 7 a3
036 4 Four Knights: 6 Sxc6
052 5 Four Knights: 6 Le2 and 6 a3
061 6 Four Knights: 6 Le3
068 7 Four Knights: 6 g3
White Avoids d2-d4
077 8 Rossolimo Variation
101 9 c3 Sicilian
127 10 Closed Sicilian
134 11 Morra Gambit
140 12 Grand Prix Attack
152 13 2 g3
158 Index of Complete Games
- Meeting 1 d4
- Meeting 1 e4
Meeting 1 d4:
Are you tired of defending passive or difficult positions with Black? Fed up with having to learn many different defences to all of White's attacks? Then this book is the answer to your problems! Jacob Aagaard and Esben Lund provide an all-in-one solution to the popular opening move 1 d4 and other White systems that do not involve 1 e4. The lines suggested are based around the Tarrasch Defence (1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 c5). They are easy to learn and fun to play whilst also promising the black player dynamic counterplay. This book is especially useful for players who have neither the time nor inclination to learn reams of the latest opening theory. Throughout this work, the authors delve into the strategies, ideas and tactics for Black, while also showing the possible traps and pitfalls.
- All possible white openings without 1 e4 are covered
- Written by a battle-hardened expert
- Ideal for club and tournament players
Esben Lund is a young Danish international who is well respected as an opening theorist.
Meeting 1 e4:
Fed up having to defend with Black?
Annoyed by all those irritating white systems?
Then this is the book for you!
Russian International Master Alexander Raetsky draws upon his wealth of experience gained playing on the tough international tournament circuit to supply you with an all-in-one solution to your problems. The reader is provided with a complete repertoire for Black against 1 e4, based on the ever-reliable Sicilian Defence. Lines suggested are dependable and promise Black dynamic counterplay. The variations are also easy to learn: this book is especially useful for players who have neither the time nor inclination to learn reams and reams of the latest opening theory.
- A complete defence to 1 e4
- Written by a battle-hardened expert
- Ideas, strategies and tactics discussed for both sides
Content
Meeting 1 d4:
005 Introduction
White Plays 1 d4
007 1 Tarrasch Defence: Main Line with 9 Lg5 cxd4 10 Sxd4 h6
040 2 Tarrasch Defence: Main Line with 9 Lg5 c4
059 3 Tarrasch Defence: Main Line with 9 dxc5
077 4 Tarrasch Defence: Other Ninth Moves
091 5 Tarrasch Defence: Sixth Move Alternatives
110 6 Tarrasch Defence: Fifth Move Alternatives
120 7 Tarrasch Defence: The Hennig-Schara Gambit
125 8 Tarrasch Defence: 3 Sf3 Systems
132 9 Other Systems after 1 d4 d5
White Avoids 1 d4
147 10 Reti Systems
165 11 Less Important First Moves
175 Index of Complete Games
Meeting 1 e4:
005 Introduction
White Plays with d2-d4
(1 e4 c5 2 Sf3 Sc6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Sxd4 Sf6 5 Sc3 e6)
007 1 Four Knights: Main Line with 7 Sd6+
013 2 Four Knights: Main Line with 7 Lf4
021 3 Four Knights: Main Line with 7 a3
036 4 Four Knights: 6 Sxc6
052 5 Four Knights: 6 Le2 and 6 a3
061 6 Four Knights: 6 Le3
068 7 Four Knights: 6 g3
White Avoids d2-d4
077 8 Rossolimo Variation
101 9 c3 Sicilian
127 10 Closed Sicilian
134 11 Morra Gambit
140 12 Grand Prix Attack
152 13 2 g3
158 Index of Complete Games