Dangerous Weapons: Flank Openings (Dangerous Weapons Series) - Softcover

Palliser, Richard; Kosten, Tony; Vigus, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185744583X ISBN 13: 9781857445831

Publisher: Everyman Chess, 2008

Synopsis

Three well-known opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. They concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours.

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Review:

'I feel that these books are the most refreshing of recent opening products, and wonderful for anyone wishing to get off of the main theoretical paths.'Award-winning author John Watson reviewing the Dangerous Weapons series for The Week in Chess. 'The book should be welcomed by all tournament players who like to see their pieces flying.'Grandmaster Lubomir Kavalek reviewing Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian for Washington Post. 'Whoever absorbs this wealth of original analysis can expect exciting games and some quick wins, with both colours!'James Vigus, reviewing Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian for British Chess Magazine.

From the Back Cover:

Are you tired of playing the same old openings time and time again? Perhaps it's time for a change, but you cannot decide between the numerous options available? Here's the answer: choose Dangerous Weapons and amaze your opponents with new and exciting opening ideas!In this book, three renowned opening experts get together to take a revolutionary look at Flank Openings. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analysed paths, they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. Many of the carefully chosen weapons are innovative, visually shocking, incredibly tricky, or have been unfairly discarded; they are guaranteed to throw even your most experienced opponents off balance. *Flank Openings in a whole new light*Packed with original ideas and analysis*Ideal lines to shock your opponents International Master Richard Palliser, Grandmaster Tony Kosten and FIDE Master James Vigus are all well respected authors who are well known for their opening ideas and expertise.

About this edition

• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 185744583X
• ISBN 13: 9781857445831
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256