This volume is the first book devoted exclusively to the Steinitz variation of the Scotch game, 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Qh4. Here is the latest professional analysis of 4...Qh4, along with annotations by Chigorin, Zukertort and Steinitz himself, gathered from the rich history of this dynamic variation. Senior Master John Hall guides the reader to a deep understanding of the Steinitz Variation, providing a detailed examination of Black's most challenging counter to the Scotch game. "Scotch 4...Qh4, The Steinitz Variation" will be of interest to a wide range of players - from Grandmaster to postal player to average club member. All will find a powerful weapon in this cold-blooded, anti-Scotch counter-attack!
004 Symbols
005 Introduction
017 Part I 5.Nb5
054 Part II 5.Nc3
069 Part III 5.Qd3
079 Part IV 5.Nf3
084 Part V 5.Be3
090 Part VI 5.Nf5
093 Part VII 5.Nxc6
097 Supplement: The Steinitz Variation Reversed
100 Index of Variations
102 Bibliography
005 Introduction
017 Part I 5.Nb5
054 Part II 5.Nc3
069 Part III 5.Qd3
079 Part IV 5.Nf3
084 Part V 5.Be3
090 Part VI 5.Nf5
093 Part VII 5.Nxc6
097 Supplement: The Steinitz Variation Reversed
100 Index of Variations
102 Bibliography
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