Shaw: The King's Gambit (hardcover) Damen Gambit Ideal for the improving player

Ideal for the improving player

The wealth of original and dynamic options in every main line proves that the French continues to be a highly intriguing defence that is very much alive

\r\nChapter 9: The Early Open Catalan with 5

It includes a review of all previous encounters between the participants

\r\nThe book deals with typical formations of pawn structures as well as typical behaviors

Shaw: The King's Gambit (hardcover) Damen Gambit Ideal for the improving playerThere was a golden era when The King's Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning throughout the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient