Unusual Queen's Gambit Declined

by Chris Ward

In the unusual Queen s Gambit, grandmaster Chris Ward covers three offbeat but nevertheless important defences to this ancient opening. The Chigorin Defence (1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nc6) creates dynamic imbalance in the position. White often ends up with a big centre but Black s active pieces can create havoc. The Albin Counter Gambit (1 d4 d5 2 c4 e5) is a tricky tactical line which can be deadly against an unprepared White player. The final variation (1 d4...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857442180
• ISBN13: 9781857442182
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Gloucester Publishers Plc
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.2"