Article Number
LOROWUTG
Author
Understanding the Grünfeld
240 pages, paperback, Gambit, 1. edition 1999
Discontinued
The Grünfeld Defence has always been a popular choice with players who aim to counterattack with the black pieces. World Champions Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov head a distinguished cast of grandmasters who swear by its solid and yet dynamic nature.
In this original book Jonathan Rowson delves deeply into the Grünfeld, steering the reader through the mysteries and intricacies of this complex opening. Now you too will be able to understand, play and win with the Grünfeld!
Scotland's Jonathan Rowson is one of the most talented young players on the world chess scene. A string of impressive recent results include a silver medal at the 1997 European Junior Championships and first place in the 1997 London International, where he earned his first grandmaster norm. His second grandmaster norm came in the British League the following year. He is already an experienced chess writer, but his work is Rowson's first major book. He is currently studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University.
In this original book Jonathan Rowson delves deeply into the Grünfeld, steering the reader through the mysteries and intricacies of this complex opening. Now you too will be able to understand, play and win with the Grünfeld!
Scotland's Jonathan Rowson is one of the most talented young players on the world chess scene. A string of impressive recent results include a silver medal at the 1997 European Junior Championships and first place in the 1997 London International, where he earned his first grandmaster norm. His second grandmaster norm came in the British League the following year. He is already an experienced chess writer, but his work is Rowson's first major book. He is currently studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University.
The Grünfeld Defence has always been a popular choice with players who aim to counterattack with the black pieces. World Champions Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov head a distinguished cast of grandmasters who swear by its solid and yet dynamic nature.
In this original book Jonathan Rowson delves deeply into the Grünfeld, steering the reader through the mysteries and intricacies of this complex opening. Now you too will be able to understand, play and win with the Grünfeld!
Scotland's Jonathan Rowson is one of the most talented young players on the world chess scene. A string of impressive recent results include a silver medal at the 1997 European Junior Championships and first place in the 1997 London International, where he earned his first grandmaster norm. His second grandmaster norm came in the British League the following year. He is already an experienced chess writer, but his work is Rowson's first major book. He is currently studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University.
In this original book Jonathan Rowson delves deeply into the Grünfeld, steering the reader through the mysteries and intricacies of this complex opening. Now you too will be able to understand, play and win with the Grünfeld!
Scotland's Jonathan Rowson is one of the most talented young players on the world chess scene. A string of impressive recent results include a silver medal at the 1997 European Junior Championships and first place in the 1997 London International, where he earned his first grandmaster norm. His second grandmaster norm came in the British League the following year. He is already an experienced chess writer, but his work is Rowson's first major book. He is currently studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University.
| EAN | 9781901983098 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 310 kg |
| Manufacturer | Gambit |
| Width | 14.4 cm |
| Height | 21 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Author | Jonathan Rowson |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-10 | 1901983099 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781901983098 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Binding | paperback |
004 Symbols
005 Bibliography
006 Introduction
Part 1: Miscellaneous
010 Why the Grünfeld
015 Appetizers
020 Dealing with Delroy
047 Side-Steps
063 Random Monkeys
Part 2: Exchange Variations
065 The Anchor
085 Drawn Endgames ?
101 "Check"!
106 The Cake and the Cookie
Part 3: Other Variations
132 Delroy´s Granite Statue
149 A Pint of Carlsberg
166 The Eager Lady
183 Hydra
212 The Silent Corridor
229 Afterthoughts
230 Summary of Recommende Repertoire
231 Grünfeld Quiz
234 Solutions
237 Index of Variations
005 Bibliography
006 Introduction
Part 1: Miscellaneous
010 Why the Grünfeld
015 Appetizers
020 Dealing with Delroy
047 Side-Steps
063 Random Monkeys
Part 2: Exchange Variations
065 The Anchor
085 Drawn Endgames ?
101 "Check"!
106 The Cake and the Cookie
Part 3: Other Variations
132 Delroy´s Granite Statue
149 A Pint of Carlsberg
166 The Eager Lady
183 Hydra
212 The Silent Corridor
229 Afterthoughts
230 Summary of Recommende Repertoire
231 Grünfeld Quiz
234 Solutions
237 Index of Variations
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