This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge.
The Nimzo-Larsen Attack is an ideal opening choice for players keen to avoid mainline theory but still wanting to set their opponents problems from the outset. In the Nimzo-Larsen, White begins 1 b3 and then develops in hypermodern fashion
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planning to undermine any central structures Black dares to erect. A key attraction of the Nimzo-Larsen is that White can steer the game into either sharp play or elaborate strategic battles. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala invites you to join him in examining the many different variations of the Nimzo-Larsen. Lakdawala studies the typical plans and tactics for both sides, offers repertoire options for White, provides answers to all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about playing the Nimzo-Larsen Attack. *Essential guidance and training in the Nimzo-Larsen Attack *Presents a repertoire for White with 1 b3 *Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study
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Cyrus Lakdawala Imprint: Everyman Chess Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 240mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 48g ISBN:9781781941126 ISBN 10: 1781941122 Pages: 416 Publication Date:26 September 2013 Audience:
General/trade
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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 30 years, and coaches some of the top junior players in the US.