Article Number
LOSCIHTPTCDITQGD
Author
Chigorin Defence
108 pages, paperback, Chess Enterprises, 1. edition 1991
From the series »How to play«
Discontinued
The Chigorin Defense to the Queen's Gambit is an aggressive alternative to the passive defenses commonly seen in the tournament arena. Mikihail Chigorin's ideas have been put to good use by Lasker, Tartakower, Smyslov, Korchnoi, and Miles, while even Capablanca and Alekhine have wandered into its transpositional paths. Black is willing to part with the bishop pair early in the game in return for strong counterplay with his active knights supporting pawn advances in the center. The opening has understandably enjoyed renewed popularity in the past few years.
Eric Schiller's study of the opening builds on groundbreaking work by Andy Soltis and John Watson, combining up-to-date praxis with freshly examined theory. Well over two hundred and fifty games are cited, most given in full. The reader will also find a great deal of analytical material which has not yet been seen in the tournament arena.
I first started to take the Chigorin Defense seriously when I read John Watson's brilliant 1980 monograph on the subject. Ten years later, I reintroduced it into my repertoire. At the same time, a few people asked me if I could recommend any literature on the subjects. I immediately suggested John's book, which, though dated, still contained a wealth of useful information. "Out-of-print", I was told. I knew of another good book by Andy Soltis, but that was written way back in 1972 and was sadly out of date. So I did what any chess author would likely do - I sat down and started to turn my private notes and files into a book. This is the result of that effort. The material is presented from Black's point of view, concentrating on the most promising lines. Sometimes more than one alternative is given for Black, especially in risky variations.
Many of my works are primarily compilations of existing theory, with just a few original ideas added. This book Is different. Because I was actively preparing the opening for tournament use, I was exploring many side paths and new moves. I share them all with you here. Why should I give away my "secrets"? Well, first of all I am not such an active player that I fear running into my own analysis. In any event, I think the opening is fully playable and enjoy attempts at "refutation". By the time you get your hands on this book, the opening may no longer be the staple of my repertoire.
So go ahead and enjoy the many novelties you find in this treatise, and let me know how you fare (I'll include the games in a future revision). Write to me in care of the publisher or send me an electronic message (addresses below). But remember, authors of chess books don't give warranties. Check out all the moves before you play them. World Champions rarely make errors. Grandmasters sometimes make errors. Mere Masters do too!
Eric Schiller
Eric Schiller's study of the opening builds on groundbreaking work by Andy Soltis and John Watson, combining up-to-date praxis with freshly examined theory. Well over two hundred and fifty games are cited, most given in full. The reader will also find a great deal of analytical material which has not yet been seen in the tournament arena.
I first started to take the Chigorin Defense seriously when I read John Watson's brilliant 1980 monograph on the subject. Ten years later, I reintroduced it into my repertoire. At the same time, a few people asked me if I could recommend any literature on the subjects. I immediately suggested John's book, which, though dated, still contained a wealth of useful information. "Out-of-print", I was told. I knew of another good book by Andy Soltis, but that was written way back in 1972 and was sadly out of date. So I did what any chess author would likely do - I sat down and started to turn my private notes and files into a book. This is the result of that effort. The material is presented from Black's point of view, concentrating on the most promising lines. Sometimes more than one alternative is given for Black, especially in risky variations.
Many of my works are primarily compilations of existing theory, with just a few original ideas added. This book Is different. Because I was actively preparing the opening for tournament use, I was exploring many side paths and new moves. I share them all with you here. Why should I give away my "secrets"? Well, first of all I am not such an active player that I fear running into my own analysis. In any event, I think the opening is fully playable and enjoy attempts at "refutation". By the time you get your hands on this book, the opening may no longer be the staple of my repertoire.
So go ahead and enjoy the many novelties you find in this treatise, and let me know how you fare (I'll include the games in a future revision). Write to me in care of the publisher or send me an electronic message (addresses below). But remember, authors of chess books don't give warranties. Check out all the moves before you play them. World Champions rarely make errors. Grandmasters sometimes make errors. Mere Masters do too!
Eric Schiller
| EAN | 0945470118 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g |
| Manufacturer | Chess Enterprises |
| Width | 13.4 cm |
| Height | 20.9 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1991 |
| Author | Eric Schiller |
| Series | How to play |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-10 | 0945470118 |
| Pages | 108 |
| Binding | paperback |
005 Part One: 3 Nf3
007 Chapter One: 3 Nf3 Bg4 4 cxd5 Bxf3 5 gxf3
023 Chapter Two: 3...Bg4 4 cxd5 Bxf3 5 dxc6
033 Chapter Three: 3...Bg4 4 cxd5 Bxf3 exf3
035 Chapter Four: 3...Bg4 4 Nc3
042 Chapter Five: 3...Bg4 4 Nbd2
043 Chapter Six: 3...Bg4 4 Qa4
045 Chapter Seven: 3...Bg4 4 e3
049 Chapter Eight: 3 Nf3 e5
052 Part Two: 3 Nc3
053 Chapter Nine: Tartakower's Line 3...e5!?
058 Chapter Ten: 3 Nc3 dxc4 4 Nf3
071 Chapter Eleven: 3 Nc3 dxc4 4 d5
081 Chapter Twelve: 3 Nc3 dxc4 4 e3
086 Chapter Thirteen: 3 Nc3 Nf6
093 Part Three: Other Moves
093 Chapter Fourteen: 3 cxd5 Qxd5 4 Nf3
098 Chapter Fifteen: 3 e3
101 Index of Variations
104 Index of Referenced Games
007 Chapter One: 3 Nf3 Bg4 4 cxd5 Bxf3 5 gxf3
023 Chapter Two: 3...Bg4 4 cxd5 Bxf3 5 dxc6
033 Chapter Three: 3...Bg4 4 cxd5 Bxf3 exf3
035 Chapter Four: 3...Bg4 4 Nc3
042 Chapter Five: 3...Bg4 4 Nbd2
043 Chapter Six: 3...Bg4 4 Qa4
045 Chapter Seven: 3...Bg4 4 e3
049 Chapter Eight: 3 Nf3 e5
052 Part Two: 3 Nc3
053 Chapter Nine: Tartakower's Line 3...e5!?
058 Chapter Ten: 3 Nc3 dxc4 4 Nf3
071 Chapter Eleven: 3 Nc3 dxc4 4 d5
081 Chapter Twelve: 3 Nc3 dxc4 4 e3
086 Chapter Thirteen: 3 Nc3 Nf6
093 Part Three: Other Moves
093 Chapter Fourteen: 3 cxd5 Qxd5 4 Nf3
098 Chapter Fifteen: 3 e3
101 Index of Variations
104 Index of Referenced Games