Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT forever popular with amateurs as

forever popular with amateurs as well as professional players

The Key to Better Calculation

The idea behind this gambit is actually quite serious: by eliminating the black c-pawn and aiming for a rapid development of his queenside

In his rich career the great Dane defeated all World Champions from Botvinnik to Karpov and he became one of the most successful tournament players of his time

Practical anti-Sicilian solutions with multiple options for different playing styles

Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT forever popular with amateurs asLars Schandorff's two volumes on 1. d4 were celebrated by reviewers and grandmasters. GM Simen Agdestein said: I have recently been reading Lars Schandorff's Playing 1. d4 books, thinking that it cannot possibly get more instructive than this. Meanwhile, GM Boris Avrukh's verdict was simple: Lars, I want to play your book. Now Schandorff switches sides and offers a top class Semi Slav repertoire against 1. d4. The Semi Slav strikes the perfect balance