Offbeat Spanish (meeting the Spanish without 3...a6) (Everyman Chess Series) - Softcover

Flear, Glenn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857442423 ISBN 13: 9781857442427

Publisher: Everyman Chess, 2001

Synopsis

Deciding what to play against the Ruy Lopez (or the Spanish Game) is a perennial problem for those who play 'open games' as black. It's all too easy to play too passively and end up having to face what is known as the 'Spanish Torture'. In this book Grandmaster Glenn Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers catering for many different styles of player. From the super solid Steinitz to the uncompromising Schliemann, there's enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Lopez. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for white players looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines. * Written by a Lopez expert * Ideas and strategies for both sides * Up to date theory on the sharpest lines

About this title

About the Author

English Grandmaster Glenn Flear is one of the most popular professionals on the European tournament circuit. Now living in France, Flear has numerous chess books to his name and has earned a reputation as a skilful and all-round writer. This is his second book on the Lopez, having written Open Ruy Lopez for Everyman in 2000.

From the Back Cover

Deciding what to play against the Spanish Game (classically known as the Ruy Lopez) is a perennial problem for those who play 'open games' as Black. It's all too easy to play too passively and end up having to face what is known as the 'Spanish Torture'. In this book Grandmaster Glenn Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers for many different playing styles. From the super-solid Berlin to the uncompromising Schliemann, there is enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Spanish. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for Spanish enthusiasts looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 144 pages, diagrams)

Edition details

• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857442423
• ISBN 13: 9781857442427
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144