Counterattacking Systems Versus 1 e4 and 1d4

Nicolai Pedersen, Peter Lalic

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Everyman Chess
15 April 2019

Hobbies, quizzes & games; Chess

Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Play The Accelerated Dragon by Peter Lalic and Play the Benko Gambit by Nicolai Pedersen , brought together in one volume.

The Accelerated Dragon remains one of Black's most popular choices in the Sicilian, and the attractions are obvious. Black's opening strategy is easy to understand, and his pieces are quickly developed on active squares. Furthermore, White players hoping to attack in the same way as against the traditional Dragon will be shocked by the Accelerated Dragon's greater flexibility and possibilities for a swift counterattack.

In this book, Peter Lalić presents a repertoire for Black based on this line. He outlines a reliable system of development with the aim of choosing clear, consistent plans. Firstly, he demonstrates why the Accelerated Dragon exponent need not fear the Yugoslav Attack. Secondly, if White chooses instead the positional Maroczy Bind approach he emphasizes that positional understanding is far more important than memorization of move sequences.

The Benko Gambit is undoubtedly one of Black's most dynamic openings. In return for his pawn investment Black gains long-term pressure, which is often so powerful it continues right through into the endgame. White must decide whether to grab the pawn and try to hold on, or to choose a more aggressive approach. Either way, Black generally succeeds in his aim of unbalancing the position from a very early stage.

In this book, Nicolai V. Pedersen presents a concise and practical repertoire for Black within the Benko Gambit. Using illustrative games, he examines the critical main lines of the gambit, the tricky sidelines and also explains how to meet the various options White has of avoiding the Benko.

By: Nicolai Pedersen, Peter Lalic
Imprint: Everyman Chess
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781781944936
ISBN 10: 1781944938
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 15 April 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicolai V. Pedersen is an International Master from Denmark who has played for his country at two Chess Olympiads. He also has many years’ experience as a chess teacher; Peter Lalic was the youngest chess player to become an ECF accredited coach, as well as a regular contributor to Chess Monthly magazine. He has also represented England on board three of the U-18 Glorney Cup, where four wins and two draws earned him the best player award. Professionally he teaches in schools and private, following in the footsteps of his parents, Grandmaster Bogdan Lalic and Women's Grandmaster Susan Lalic

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Counterattacking Systems Versus 1 e4 and 1d4

Nicolai Pedersen, Peter Lalic

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