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LOKOTTTT
Tackling the Trompowsky & Torre Systems
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336 pages, Russell Enterprises, 1. edition 2025
The Trompowsky and Torre Attacks, played regularly at club level, may be quite risky to face if you are not prepared. In this comprehensive treatment of both openings highlighting play from Black’s perspective popular authors Vassilios Kotronias and Mikhail Ivanov, present solid paths to dynamic equality for the second player.
The common thread in both these systems is Bc1-g5 by White. In the Trompowsky, White plays it on the second move, while it is on the third move in the Torre. In addition, there is a separate chapter on a dangerous cousin of the Tromp and Torre, the ”Barry-Tarzan“ Attack, which usually features pawn storms after castling on opposite wings.
All three have their own QuickStarter! section. This covers the major lines, allowing the reader to begin playing these systems sooner rather than later.
There is no longer any reason for Black to fear these potentially dangerous debuts. Let GMs Kotronias and Ivanov prepare you to face the Trompowsky and Torre Attacks with confidence.
About the Authors
Greek Grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias, has won the championship of Greece ten times and has represented his country many times in team competitions. He is one of the most respected opening analysts in the world today.
Russian-Serbian Grandmaster Mikhail Ivanov has been successful in many European tournaments, including the 2002 Neckar Open. He is a respected chess coach and trainer. He has co-authored several books with GM Kotronias for Russell Enterprises.
The common thread in both these systems is Bc1-g5 by White. In the Trompowsky, White plays it on the second move, while it is on the third move in the Torre. In addition, there is a separate chapter on a dangerous cousin of the Tromp and Torre, the ”Barry-Tarzan“ Attack, which usually features pawn storms after castling on opposite wings.
All three have their own QuickStarter! section. This covers the major lines, allowing the reader to begin playing these systems sooner rather than later.
There is no longer any reason for Black to fear these potentially dangerous debuts. Let GMs Kotronias and Ivanov prepare you to face the Trompowsky and Torre Attacks with confidence.
About the Authors
Greek Grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias, has won the championship of Greece ten times and has represented his country many times in team competitions. He is one of the most respected opening analysts in the world today.
Russian-Serbian Grandmaster Mikhail Ivanov has been successful in many European tournaments, including the 2002 Neckar Open. He is a respected chess coach and trainer. He has co-authored several books with GM Kotronias for Russell Enterprises.
| EAN | 9781963885064 |
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| Weight | 480 g |
| Manufacturer | Russell Enterprises |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2025 |
| Author | Vassilios KotroniasMikhail Ivanov |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-963885-06-4 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Name | Russell Enterprises |
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| Address | 234 Depot Road Milford, CT 06460 USA |
| Website | www.Russell-Enterprises.com |
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006 Introduction
009 Part I - Trompowsky QuickStarter! Section
Part II - Trompowsky Theoretical Section
018 Chapter 1 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.h4
028 Chapter 2 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bh4 c5
036 Chapter 3 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bh4 c5 4.f3
045 Chapter 4 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.d5 Qb6 5.Nd2
060 Chapter 5 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.d5 Qb6 5.Bc1
065 Chapter 6 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.Nd2 cxd4 7.Nb3 Qb6
080 Chapter 7 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.Nd2 cxd4 7.Nb3 Qd8!?
091 Chapter 8 - Trompowsky 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.d5 Qb6 7.e4
100 Chapter 9 - Trompowsky 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.d5 Qb6 7.Bc1
140 Chapter 10 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.d5 e6
150 Chapter 11 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 e6 3.Nd2 c5
159 Chapter 12 - Trompowsky 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 e6 3.e4 h6
218 Part III - Torre QuickStarter! Section
Part IV - Torre Theoretical Section
228 Chapter 13 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e4
248 Chapter 14 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.c3
252 Chapter 15 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.Be2
256 Chapter 16 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.Bd3
261 Chapter 17 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.Bc4
266 Chapter 18 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.c3 d6 6.e4 h6 7.Bh4 Nh5 8.Be2
270 Chapter 19 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.c3 d6 6.e4 h6 7.Bh4 Nh5 8.Qc2
274 Chapter 20 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.c3 d6 6.e4 h6 7.Bh4 Nh5 8.Bc4
285 Chapter 21 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 h6
292 Chapter 22 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bg5 c5
302 Part V - Barry-Tarzan Attack QuickStarter! Section
Part VI - Barry-Tarzan Attack Theoretical Section
306 Chapter 23 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 g6 3.Nc3 d5
322 PART VII - Tabiyas for Trompowsky, Torre and Barry-Tarzan Attack
327 Index of Variations
336 Signs and Symbols
009 Part I - Trompowsky QuickStarter! Section
Part II - Trompowsky Theoretical Section
018 Chapter 1 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.h4
028 Chapter 2 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bh4 c5
036 Chapter 3 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bh4 c5 4.f3
045 Chapter 4 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.d5 Qb6 5.Nd2
060 Chapter 5 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.d5 Qb6 5.Bc1
065 Chapter 6 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.Nd2 cxd4 7.Nb3 Qb6
080 Chapter 7 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.Nd2 cxd4 7.Nb3 Qd8!?
091 Chapter 8 - Trompowsky 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.d5 Qb6 7.e4
100 Chapter 9 - Trompowsky 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.d5 Qb6 7.Bc1
140 Chapter 10 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 c5 4.f3 Qa5+ 5.c3 Nf6 6.d5 e6
150 Chapter 11 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 e6 3.Nd2 c5
159 Chapter 12 - Trompowsky 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 e6 3.e4 h6
218 Part III - Torre QuickStarter! Section
Part IV - Torre Theoretical Section
228 Chapter 13 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e4
248 Chapter 14 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.c3
252 Chapter 15 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.Be2
256 Chapter 16 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.Bd3
261 Chapter 17 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.e3 d6 6.Bc4
266 Chapter 18 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.c3 d6 6.e4 h6 7.Bh4 Nh5 8.Be2
270 Chapter 19 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.c3 d6 6.e4 h6 7.Bh4 Nh5 8.Qc2
274 Chapter 20 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 Bg7 4.Nbd2 0-0 5.c3 d6 6.e4 h6 7.Bh4 Nh5 8.Bc4
285 Chapter 21 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 h6
292 Chapter 22 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bg5 c5
302 Part V - Barry-Tarzan Attack QuickStarter! Section
Part VI - Barry-Tarzan Attack Theoretical Section
306 Chapter 23 - 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 g6 3.Nc3 d5
322 PART VII - Tabiyas for Trompowsky, Torre and Barry-Tarzan Attack
327 Index of Variations
336 Signs and Symbols
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