Starting Out: The Queen's Gambit - Shaw

Adherents include a long list of World champions, including Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov and Vladimir Kramnik. With the first two moves, Black creates a super-strong foothold in the center--one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this easy-to-read book, International Master John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Queen's Gambit and its many variations. Throughout this guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player.

Author International Master John Shaw is a three-time Scottish Champion, who has represented his country in numerous Olympiads and European Championships. This is his first book for Everyman.

Features

• Written by a seasoned Queen's Gambit Declined expert
• All the important lines are covered
• A back-to-basics look at one of the most important openings

Specifications

• 144 Pages
• Paperback
• Publisher: Everyman
• Published: 2002
• Notation: Algebraic

Topic: Chess Tactics and Problem Solving

Series: Starting Out

Series: Everyman Publishing

Opening: Queen's Gambit

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