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2003, 344 Seiten, kartoniert, englisch
New ideas, technical novelties an more on the age old Italian game with 4,d4!, allowing the sharp and forcing "Italian Gambit" to emerge. This move, a surprising one to many, transforms the classic "Giouco Piano" or literally the quiet game into anything but its revered and somewhat sedate namesake.
4.d4! is clearly a forcing move, Black must react! Whatever unfolds from this point, White will have central control, lead in development, the initiative and it is White not Black who will get the first emerging opportunitites.
The first part covers the Italian Game, specifically concentrating on 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 and then the ultra-sharp 4. d4!?
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an old romantic (strictly in the chess opening sense) then this line and this book are perfect for you.
The second part of the book concentrates on what to do if your opponent avoids playing e5 and gives you a repertoire against all main-line black replies.
1. Nf6 - Alekhine's,
1. e6 - French,
1. d6 - Pirc,
1. d5 - Scandinavian,
1. c6 - Caro Kann,
1. c5 - Sicilian,
1. Nc6 - Nimzowitsch.
Thorough analysis, accompanied by critical games and a humorous writing style make this a rather unique opening book.
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