Offbeat Spanish (meeting the Spanish without 3...a6) (Paperback)


Deciding what to play against the Ruy Lopez (or the Spanish Game) is a perennial problem for those who play 'open games' as black. It's all too easy to play too passively and end up having to face what is known as the 'Spanish Torture'. In this book Grandmaster Glenn Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers catering for many different styles of player. From the super solid Steinitz to the uncompromising Schliemann, there's enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Lopez. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for white players looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines. * Written by a Lopez expert * Ideas and strategies for both sides * Up to date theory on the sharpest lines

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Deciding what to play against the Ruy Lopez (or the Spanish Game) is a perennial problem for those who play 'open games' as black. It's all too easy to play too passively and end up having to face what is known as the 'Spanish Torture'. In this book Grandmaster Glenn Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers catering for many different styles of player. From the super solid Steinitz to the uncompromising Schliemann, there's enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Lopez. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for white players looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines. * Written by a Lopez expert * Ideas and strategies for both sides * Up to date theory on the sharpest lines

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Imprint

Everyman Chess

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

2001

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First published

April 2001

Authors

Dimensions

234 x 157 x 10mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

144

ISBN-13

978-1-85744-242-7

Barcode

9781857442427

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LSN

1-85744-242-3



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