Milos Pavlovic: Battling the Slow Italian Game

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Sharp Precision Versus the Positional Approach
2026, 240 Seiten, gebunden, englisch

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Battling the Slow Italian Game dives deep into one of modern chess’s most fascinating battlefields. As the Italian Game has evolved from a quiet classical opening into a rich strategic arena, players are increasingly confronted with a critical choice: strike with sharp precision or maneuver with a refined positional touch.

This book explores that crossroads in detail. From dynamic pawn breaks and tactical ideas to subtle maneuvering plans and long-term structural considerations, it reveals how both approaches shape the struggle in the “slow” Italian. Each chapter contrasts concrete, forcing lines with more flexible setups, helping you understand not just what to play, but why different styles succeed in different positions.

Packed with modern theory, instructive model games, and practical recommendations, Battling the Slow Italian Game equips ambitious players with the tools to confidently face one of today’s most popular openings. Whether you thrive on calculation or prefer deep strategic planning, this book will sharpen your understanding and elevate your results in the Italian Game.

Content:

004 Key to Symbols
006 Introduction
007 PART I – 4…h6
009 Chapter 1 – 5th move Sidelines
021 Chapter 2 – 5.0-0 d6 6.c3
045 Chapter 3 – 5.0-0 d6 6.a4
069 PART II – 4…Be7
071 Chapter 4 – 5.Nc3
081 Chapter 5 – 5.0-0 0-0 6.c3
095 Chapter 6 – 5.0-0 0-0 without c3
119 PART III – 4…Bc5
121 Chapter 7 – Early Sidelines
141 Chapter 8 – 5.0-0 d6 6.c3 a5
177 Chapter 9 – 6…a6 with Bb3
207 Chapter 10 – 5.0-0 d6 6.c3 a6 7.a4