The Meran occupies an important place in the repertoires of many of the world's top players, with Anand, Kramnik, Kasparov and Karpov regularly taking one side or the other.  This book provides the most detailed coverage to date of the Meran, together with several related variations, and the various Anti-Meran options available to White. It offers complete coverage of the Semi-Slav the most combative line of the Queen's Gambit.

Steffen Pedersen is a young international master from Denmark.  He achieved a grandmaster norm when he was 16 and played in several World and European junior championships.  In 1998 he was joint winner of the Hampstead Grandmaster tournament.  He has written several highly-regarded opening books, with subjects including the Dutch Defence, Sicilian Scheveningen and the Benko Gambit.

Specifications:

• Author: Pederson
• Book Type: Paperback, 2000
• Notation: Figurine Notation
• Pages: 224