Overview
The appeal of the Scandinavian Defence is easy to understand: it is very forcing - Black is virtually guaranteed to get his desired structure. There are no annoying 'Anti-Scandinavians' to study! But for many decades the Scandinavian was regarded with some suspicion, as Black apparently loses time recapturing on d5. Modern players have a different view. The great Danish player Bent Larsen kickstarted the revolution with his provocative assertion that it is an improved Caro-Kann (and, not least, beating Karpov with our opening)! But the 21st-century Scandinavian is a different beast altogether; the new main line of the whole opening (3...Qd6) has proven to have great strategic richness, with more than a few tactical tricks lurking just behind the scenes. The Scandinavian has been transformed into an opening that strong grandmasters are willing to use as their main defence, rather than as an occasional surprise weapon. This thoroughly modern guide focuses on these new approaches, while also covering the more traditional main lines. Kasparov guides the reader carefully through each system, explaining his recommendations with wit and clarity. With his help, you will have your opponents wishing there really were some 'Anti-Scandinavian' lines!
Full Product Details
Author: Sergey Kasparov
Publisher: Gambit Publications Ltd
Imprint: Gambit Publications Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 17.20cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9781910093658
ISBN 10: 1910093653
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 December 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
In my opinion, Kasparov's book is the first high-quality book that places 3...Qd6 as the main line of the Scandinavian system. I was impressed by the way the author combines whole games with game fragments ... [he demonstrates] a great command of the subject (practical experience), knowledge of a great number of games played over a long period of time and the ability to use pawn-structures to anchor the analysis - Miguel Ararat, gainesvillechesstraining.com After 2 exd5 Qxd5 3 Nc3, with the fashionable move 3...Qd6 and later ...c6 Black creates a kind of Caro-Kann structure - hard for White to crack. Sergey Kasparov is an experienced author and includes plenty of practical tips and exercises. An excellent openings book - Bab Wilders, Nederlands Dagblad
Author Information
Sergey Kasparov is a grandmaster from Belarus. He plays regularly in international events around the globe and is an experienced writer, with several books and online reports to his credit.
