The London System is a perennial favorite of club players, as it is a very sound and solid system with a real practical sting.  In a ground-breaking work, Johnsen and Kovacevic seek to maximize this sting in two principal ways:

• They explain in detail the typical plans for White, helping readers to make the most of their chances, whether they are based on a kingside attack, queenside penetration, central play, or transition to a favorable endgame.
• By advocating some subtle move-orders that limit Black's options, they show how White can change the nature of the game and go straight for the kill if Black responds casually or inappropriately.  These move-orders have been tested successfully by co-author Kovacevic at grandmaster level, and much of the analysis presented here is of totally new variations, and is previously unpublished.

Win With the London System covers all responses to 1 d4 against which White can use the London System.  The authors -- a pairing of a researcher and a seasoned grandmaster -- have drawn upon a wealth of sources to present a thorough guide to a popular chess opening, and open up new territory for readers to explore.

Sverre Johnsen is a FIDE-rated player from Norway.  He is an enthusiastic chess analyst, researcher and writer.

Vlatko Kovacevic is a grandmaster from Croatia, and arguably the world's leading authority on the London System.  However, he is probably best known for a convincing victory against Bobby Fischer in 1970.  He has represented Croatia, and previously Yugoslavia in many international team events.

Specifications:

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Gambit Publications (September 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches