Article Number
LOSCIVHSG
Author
Von Hennig - Schara Gambit
103 pages, paperback, Chess Enterprises, 1992
Discontinued
More than 100 complete games illustrate this study of a the tactical positions arising from this line in the Tarrasch Defense. It is one of the most tactical openings available to Black against 1 d4. The author contributes from his own play and study of the variation over many years. The revived interest in the gambit makes this an important study project for White.
I have loved this opening ever since I first read about it back in the early 1970's, in a little pamphlet reproducing an article in the long-defunct Chessman's Quarterly. It never really entered my repertoire until I decided to take up the Tarrasch Defence proper in 1980. But even then, it was an infrequent companion in serious tournament play, because I had many ideas in the main lines of the Tarrasch which I wanted to explore. When Leonid Shamkovich and I wrote our treatise on the Tarrasch in 1984, I had an opportunity to take another look at the opening, and liked what I saw. Unfortunately, once the book was out many players preferred to avoid the Tarrasch when facing me. Now that the Tarrasch has slipped somewhat in popularity, my interest in this gambit continuation has revived.
The gambit is named after two players. Schara was the first to do any serious analysis of the line, and Von Hennig introduced it into serious tournament play and also analyzed it in depth. Unfortunately, I have not been able to uncover many examples of his play, though one impressive effort is included in this monograph.
This monograph is the first detailed study of the line in quite a long time, and in recent years the opening has been played even at the highest levels (against former World Champion Anatoly Karpov, for example). It is one of the most tactical openings available to Black against 1.d4, and I do not pretend to have solved all of the mysteries of this fascinating variation. In this book you will find over 100 complete games, many of them with annotations and commentary based on notes by the players and other leading scholars of the game, t provides a thorough overview of the state of the art, and some indications of where further refinements may be made. I have added some new analysis, but keep in mind that the Von Hennig-Schara leads to very sharp play and the better tactician usually 4
wins, assuming that both sides are well prepared. But I have found that especially at faster time controls, this opening often depends on knowledge of theory as much as tactical ability, and it is an ideal choice for the aggressive player who is willing to spend a little time in preparation. Nevertheless, there are also a fair number of interesting and unexplored sidelines which can be adopted as well.
Thanks to Bill Maddex for looking over the manuscript and suggesting some interesting ideas, as well as preventing me from making some analytical errors. But more so than in most of my recent books, this is a solo effort and all mistakes are mine!
I have loved this opening ever since I first read about it back in the early 1970's, in a little pamphlet reproducing an article in the long-defunct Chessman's Quarterly. It never really entered my repertoire until I decided to take up the Tarrasch Defence proper in 1980. But even then, it was an infrequent companion in serious tournament play, because I had many ideas in the main lines of the Tarrasch which I wanted to explore. When Leonid Shamkovich and I wrote our treatise on the Tarrasch in 1984, I had an opportunity to take another look at the opening, and liked what I saw. Unfortunately, once the book was out many players preferred to avoid the Tarrasch when facing me. Now that the Tarrasch has slipped somewhat in popularity, my interest in this gambit continuation has revived.
The gambit is named after two players. Schara was the first to do any serious analysis of the line, and Von Hennig introduced it into serious tournament play and also analyzed it in depth. Unfortunately, I have not been able to uncover many examples of his play, though one impressive effort is included in this monograph.
This monograph is the first detailed study of the line in quite a long time, and in recent years the opening has been played even at the highest levels (against former World Champion Anatoly Karpov, for example). It is one of the most tactical openings available to Black against 1.d4, and I do not pretend to have solved all of the mysteries of this fascinating variation. In this book you will find over 100 complete games, many of them with annotations and commentary based on notes by the players and other leading scholars of the game, t provides a thorough overview of the state of the art, and some indications of where further refinements may be made. I have added some new analysis, but keep in mind that the Von Hennig-Schara leads to very sharp play and the better tactician usually 4
wins, assuming that both sides are well prepared. But I have found that especially at faster time controls, this opening often depends on knowledge of theory as much as tactical ability, and it is an ideal choice for the aggressive player who is willing to spend a little time in preparation. Nevertheless, there are also a fair number of interesting and unexplored sidelines which can be adopted as well.
Thanks to Bill Maddex for looking over the manuscript and suggesting some interesting ideas, as well as preventing me from making some analytical errors. But more so than in most of my recent books, this is a solo effort and all mistakes are mine!
More than 100 complete games illustrate this study of a the tactical positions arising from this line in the Tarrasch Defense. It is one of the most tactical openings available to Black against 1 d4. The author contributes from his own play and study of the variation over many years. The revived interest in the gambit makes this an important study project for White.
I have loved this opening ever since I first read about it back in the early 1970's, in a little pamphlet reproducing an article in the long-defunct Chessman's Quarterly. It never really entered my repertoire until I decided to take up the Tarrasch Defence proper in 1980. But even then, it was an infrequent companion in serious tournament play, because I had many ideas in the main lines of the Tarrasch which I wanted to explore. When Leonid Shamkovich and I wrote our treatise on the Tarrasch in 1984, I had an opportunity to take another look at the opening, and liked what I saw. Unfortunately, once the book was out many players preferred to avoid the Tarrasch when facing me. Now that the Tarrasch has slipped somewhat in popularity, my interest in this gambit continuation has revived.
The gambit is named after two players. Schara was the first to do any serious analysis of the line, and Von Hennig introduced it into serious tournament play and also analyzed it in depth. Unfortunately, I have not been able to uncover many examples of his play, though one impressive effort is included in this monograph.
This monograph is the first detailed study of the line in quite a long time, and in recent years the opening has been played even at the highest levels (against former World Champion Anatoly Karpov, for example). It is one of the most tactical openings available to Black against 1.d4, and I do not pretend to have solved all of the mysteries of this fascinating variation. In this book you will find over 100 complete games, many of them with annotations and commentary based on notes by the players and other leading scholars of the game, t provides a thorough overview of the state of the art, and some indications of where further refinements may be made. I have added some new analysis, but keep in mind that the Von Hennig-Schara leads to very sharp play and the better tactician usually 4
wins, assuming that both sides are well prepared. But I have found that especially at faster time controls, this opening often depends on knowledge of theory as much as tactical ability, and it is an ideal choice for the aggressive player who is willing to spend a little time in preparation. Nevertheless, there are also a fair number of interesting and unexplored sidelines which can be adopted as well.
Thanks to Bill Maddex for looking over the manuscript and suggesting some interesting ideas, as well as preventing me from making some analytical errors. But more so than in most of my recent books, this is a solo effort and all mistakes are mine!
I have loved this opening ever since I first read about it back in the early 1970's, in a little pamphlet reproducing an article in the long-defunct Chessman's Quarterly. It never really entered my repertoire until I decided to take up the Tarrasch Defence proper in 1980. But even then, it was an infrequent companion in serious tournament play, because I had many ideas in the main lines of the Tarrasch which I wanted to explore. When Leonid Shamkovich and I wrote our treatise on the Tarrasch in 1984, I had an opportunity to take another look at the opening, and liked what I saw. Unfortunately, once the book was out many players preferred to avoid the Tarrasch when facing me. Now that the Tarrasch has slipped somewhat in popularity, my interest in this gambit continuation has revived.
The gambit is named after two players. Schara was the first to do any serious analysis of the line, and Von Hennig introduced it into serious tournament play and also analyzed it in depth. Unfortunately, I have not been able to uncover many examples of his play, though one impressive effort is included in this monograph.
This monograph is the first detailed study of the line in quite a long time, and in recent years the opening has been played even at the highest levels (against former World Champion Anatoly Karpov, for example). It is one of the most tactical openings available to Black against 1.d4, and I do not pretend to have solved all of the mysteries of this fascinating variation. In this book you will find over 100 complete games, many of them with annotations and commentary based on notes by the players and other leading scholars of the game, t provides a thorough overview of the state of the art, and some indications of where further refinements may be made. I have added some new analysis, but keep in mind that the Von Hennig-Schara leads to very sharp play and the better tactician usually 4
wins, assuming that both sides are well prepared. But I have found that especially at faster time controls, this opening often depends on knowledge of theory as much as tactical ability, and it is an ideal choice for the aggressive player who is willing to spend a little time in preparation. Nevertheless, there are also a fair number of interesting and unexplored sidelines which can be adopted as well.
Thanks to Bill Maddex for looking over the manuscript and suggesting some interesting ideas, as well as preventing me from making some analytical errors. But more so than in most of my recent books, this is a solo effort and all mistakes are mine!
| EAN | 0945470207 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 150 g |
| Manufacturer | Chess Enterprises |
| Width | 13.5 cm |
| Height | 21.5 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Author | Eric Schiller |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 0945470207 |
| Pages | 103 |
| Binding | paperback |
004 Introduction
006 The Main Line with 11.Be2
036 White Plays 11.a3
046 Other Alternatives to 11.Be2
051 Deviations from the Main Line
056 White Plays 9.Qb3
063 White Plays 8.Bg5
075 White Plays 8.e3
081 White Plays 8.Bd2
084 Gambit into the Endgame
096 White Declines the Gambit
100 Index of Games
102 Index of Variations
006 The Main Line with 11.Be2
036 White Plays 11.a3
046 Other Alternatives to 11.Be2
051 Deviations from the Main Line
056 White Plays 9.Qb3
063 White Plays 8.Bg5
075 White Plays 8.e3
081 White Plays 8.Bd2
084 Gambit into the Endgame
096 White Declines the Gambit
100 Index of Games
102 Index of Variations
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