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Seizing the Initiative: The 1.e4 Repertoire (hc)
480 pages, hardback, Quality, 1. edition 2026
Seizing the Initiative: The 1.e4 Repertoire presents a complete 1.e4 repertoire for White built on active, purposeful chess. The emphasis is on high-reward lines that create pressure, generate attacking chances and force Black onto the defensive, without compromising soundness at a serious level of play.
Combining ambition with sound judgement, GM Gawain Maroroa Jones offers a thorough revamping of his acclaimed Coffeehouse Repertoire. This first volume focuses exclusively on meeting the Sicilian Defence with a cohesive, practically dangerous and theoretically trustworthy set of weapons. Volumes 2 and 3 will complete the repertoire.
Gawain Maroroa Jones is an English grandmaster, three-time British Champion and winner of the 2020 European Blitz Championship. He has defeated some of the world’s best players using the ideas recommended in this book.
Combining ambition with sound judgement, GM Gawain Maroroa Jones offers a thorough revamping of his acclaimed Coffeehouse Repertoire. This first volume focuses exclusively on meeting the Sicilian Defence with a cohesive, practically dangerous and theoretically trustworthy set of weapons. Volumes 2 and 3 will complete the repertoire.
Gawain Maroroa Jones is an English grandmaster, three-time British Champion and winner of the 2020 European Blitz Championship. He has defeated some of the world’s best players using the ideas recommended in this book.
Seizing the Initiative: The 1.e4 Repertoire presents a complete 1.e4 repertoire for White built on active, purposeful chess. The emphasis is on high-reward lines that create pressure, generate attacking chances and force Black onto the defensive, without compromising soundness at a serious level of play.
Combining ambition with sound judgement, GM Gawain Maroroa Jones offers a thorough revamping of his acclaimed Coffeehouse Repertoire. This first volume focuses exclusively on meeting the Sicilian Defence with a cohesive, practically dangerous and theoretically trustworthy set of weapons. Volumes 2 and 3 will complete the repertoire.
Gawain Maroroa Jones is an English grandmaster, three-time British Champion and winner of the 2020 European Blitz Championship. He has defeated some of the world’s best players using the ideas recommended in this book.
Combining ambition with sound judgement, GM Gawain Maroroa Jones offers a thorough revamping of his acclaimed Coffeehouse Repertoire. This first volume focuses exclusively on meeting the Sicilian Defence with a cohesive, practically dangerous and theoretically trustworthy set of weapons. Volumes 2 and 3 will complete the repertoire.
Gawain Maroroa Jones is an English grandmaster, three-time British Champion and winner of the 2020 European Blitz Championship. He has defeated some of the world’s best players using the ideas recommended in this book.
| EAN | 9781784833251 |
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| Weight | 1.06 kg |
| Manufacturer | Quality |
| Width | 18 cm |
| Height | 24.5 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2026 |
| Author | Gawain Jones |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781784833251 |
| Pages | 480 |
| Binding | hardback |
| Name | Quality Chess UK Ltd |
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| Address | Suite442-443, Baltic Chambers,50 Wellington Street Glasgow G2 6HJ Großbritannien |
| Website | www.qualitychess.co.uk |
| info@qualitychess.co.uk |
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| Name | Schachversand Niggemann |
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| Address | Schadowstraße 5 48163 Münster Deutschland |
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004 Key to Symbols Used
005 Introduction to Volume 1
006 Bibliography
007 Preface
Part 1 2...d6
009 Introduction to the Carlsen Variation
017 1) Scheveningen Style with ...e7-e6
051 2) Najdorf Style with ...e7-e5
059 3) Dragon Style with ...g7-g6
081 4) Main Line with 7...Nf6
109 5) Other Lines
Part 2 2...Nc6
117 Introduction to 2...Nc6 3.Bb5
135 6) 3...Nd4 with 4...e6
169 7) 4...a6 & 4...g6
205 8) Lines with ...Nxb5
233 9) Move 3 Alternatives
Part 3 2...e6
257 Introduction to 2...e6 3.Nf3
275 10) 3...Nc6 4.Bb5
303 11) Kan Style with 3...a6 & 4...b5
349 12) Hybrid Style with 3...a6
377 13) Move 3 Alternatives
Part 4 Other Lines
395 Introduction to Other Lines
401 14) 2...a6 3.g3
433 15) Move 2 Alternatives
463 16) Chameleon Variation
476 Variation Index
005 Introduction to Volume 1
006 Bibliography
007 Preface
Part 1 2...d6
009 Introduction to the Carlsen Variation
017 1) Scheveningen Style with ...e7-e6
051 2) Najdorf Style with ...e7-e5
059 3) Dragon Style with ...g7-g6
081 4) Main Line with 7...Nf6
109 5) Other Lines
Part 2 2...Nc6
117 Introduction to 2...Nc6 3.Bb5
135 6) 3...Nd4 with 4...e6
169 7) 4...a6 & 4...g6
205 8) Lines with ...Nxb5
233 9) Move 3 Alternatives
Part 3 2...e6
257 Introduction to 2...e6 3.Nf3
275 10) 3...Nc6 4.Bb5
303 11) Kan Style with 3...a6 & 4...b5
349 12) Hybrid Style with 3...a6
377 13) Move 3 Alternatives
Part 4 Other Lines
395 Introduction to Other Lines
401 14) 2...a6 3.g3
433 15) Move 2 Alternatives
463 16) Chameleon Variation
476 Variation Index
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