Black concedes space in the centre with a view to launching a counter-attack based on his powerful bishop fianchetto. When it works, the Modern Defence is truly a spectacular weapon, and this book will show you how you can put it to use in your own games.
As leading grandmasters such as Alexei Shirov, Mikhail Gurevich and Jon Speelman himself have shown on numerous occasions, when it works, the Modern Defence is truly a spectacular weapon. This book will show you how to put it to use in your own games.
- Up-to-date coverage of the enterprising Modern Defence
- Explains the basic elements, strategies and tactics for both sides
- Deals with every important variation
- Expert guidance by two of England`s most popular chess authors
