1.e4 e5 2.f3 c6 3.b5 f5
The Author (GM Ventzislav Inkiov) being specialized and widely experienced in this Gambit has his own analysis as well. The material is presented in the form of a ready repertoire for Black. It is the Authors opinion that the variants analysed are the best options for black.
This Gambit has been pioneered and analysed by the Russian master Karl... More Details
1.d4 f6 2.c4 e6 3.c3 c5 4.d5 ed 5.cd d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 g7 8.e5!?
Mikenas Attack appeared in the middle sixties of the former century. At the beginning it brought some brilliant victories for White, until the antidote was found. After that it was put into the archives for a long time.
The author found an interesting idea in the main line, by the help of which he hopes that the Mikenas Attack will regenerate. ... More Details
1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.c3 f6 4.g5 c5!?
If to evaluate this gambit formally it seems to be somehow risky, while further analysis shows that the position of Black is stable and favourable. It is clearly playable for Black and a lot easier to learn than the huge "normal" lines.
Having in mind the effect of surprise, it can bring you valuable victory in a crucial game. In addition to th... More Details
1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.c3 f6 4.e5 fd7 5.h5 !?
After reading IM Garry Lane's interesting article in the British chess magazine about the line: 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7 5.Qh5 !? we decided to do a closer look. This E-Book is the fruit of our research.
This line might be your cup of tea if you're needing a surprise counter to that pesky French Defence?
1.e4 e5 2.f3 c6 3.d4 ed 4.d4 d4 5.d4 f6!?
ChessMix.com proudly presents: the all-new Black mini-repertoire against the fearsome Scotch Opening: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4. Introducing: the Hop Scotch Defence - 3...ed 4.Nd4 Nd4 5.Qd4 Qf6!?.
Being among the first to play and develop this new Black Defence will surely yield good dividends in the years ahead. Why not to become one of the selec... More Details
1.d4 g6 2.c4 g7 3.c3 c5 4.d5 c3+ 5.bc f5
The proposed variation appeared in early eighties and gained some popularity due to the efforts of the GMs Dzindzichashvili and Igor Ivanov. If to evaluate this variation formally it seems to be somehow risky for Black while further analysis shows that the position of Black is stable and favourable. The struggle proceedes on both flanks. Actions o... More Details
1.d4 c5 2.d5 f5
All new lines! 99.9% of opponents will have never seen this one! A detailed mini-repertoire for black. For those moments when only a full point will do - it's crunch time! Outplay your opponents with beauty and originality. (15 print pages)
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Covers 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cd Nd5 5.h4 and 5.Qa4+ in detail (and we do mean detail!) contains far more than Khalifman's book. (110 print pages) More Details
1.e4 d6 2.d4 f6 3.c3 g6 4.e2 g7 5.g4!?
The russian master Katalymov's surprising idea, a fresh look. Pirc players must know it and White players can profit.
Guaranteed to surprise most people! Covers 5..h6, 5..a6, 5..h5, 5..c5, 5...0-0,5..b6 and 5..d5 .
1.d4 f6 2.g5 e4
A repertoire for Black that covers 3.Bh4 d5, 3.h4, 3.Bf4 d5. This Black system is one of the best around and it's not well known generally. Solid stuff. Trump the Tromp! (110 print pages)
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