Opening Repertoire

Queen's Gambit Declined - Tarrasch

Cyrus Lakdawala

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Everyman Chess
03 February 2023

Chess

The Tarrasch Variation of the Queen's Gambit Declined is a fierce counter-attacking line arising after 1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 c5. In this variation Black gains free and easy piece play but in return usually has to accept the structural weakness of an Isolated Queen's Pawn (IQP). In the early development of chess theory this line was somewhat frowned upon due to the vulnerability of the IQP. However, Siegbert Tarrasch, after whom the opening is named, famously declared that, ""he who fears an Isolated Queen's Pawn should give up chess"".

The Tarrasch has had many powerful adherents over the years including the legendary Garry Kasparov who made much use of it in the early part of his career. In this book Cyrus Lakdawala guides the reader through the complexities of the Tarrasch and carves out a repertoire for Black, based on a modern treatment popularised by the Russian grandmaster Daniil Dubov. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans.
* A complete repertoire for Black to counter 1 d4.
* The question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.

By: Cyrus Lakdawala
Imprint: Everyman Chess
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781781946961
ISBN 10: 1781946965
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 03 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cyrus Lakdawala is an International Master, a former National Open and American Open Champion, and a six-time State Champion. He has been teaching chess for over 40 years, and coaches some of the top junior players in the U.S.

Reviews for Opening Repertoire: Queen's Gambit Declined - Tarrasch

I think this is the first book to cover this line, and Lakdawala does an excellent job of covering it, even drawing on engine sources by bringing in three exceptional games of Stockfish as Black to highlight some key lines, while also sharing some training games that he played with his students in this line.All-in-all, an excellent opening repertoire book... , Matthew Sadler, New in Chess Magazine