The King's Gambit

The King's GambitThere was a golden era when The Kings Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning in the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of Whites ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient weapon can

as well as other variations you need to know

The Slav Defense is currently the most popular closed opening

Adams won every City of Boston Championship

overall this is a great book that will teach many important winning patterns

He also shows ways to meet the Trompowski

you're shown formations that can be used with other White or Black pieces

The Evans Gambit is one of the most dangerous chess openings ever invented as white recklessly sacrifices a pawn on move 4 to obtain a lasting initiative with an enduring lead in development

In Calculation thinking methods such as Candidates

In order for an attack to succeed is you must have a lead in developement and space

"Simon Williams is already known to be one of the most entertaining Grandmasters around" - British Chess Magazine

1920 in Tokyo

The story of Zeno the Rat by Charles Harness faithfully recreates the small chess club atmosphere of 60 years ago