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If you want to surprise your opponent, if you are looking for a universal weapon and do not want to spent much time for your studies then choose this refreshing book. --www.bdf-fernschachbund.de
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Tired of playing the same old openings? Bored with stuffy opening theory? This book provides a welcome antidote!
Former American Open Champion Cyrus Lakdawala presents a range of vicious weapons for White in a repertoire which is perfect for those who have little time for study, but enjoy taking opponents out of their comfort zones and causing them problems from the very beginning.
The repertoire's backbone is provided by the aggressive Veresov Opening (1 d4, 2 Nc3 and 3 Bg5) and this weapon is accompanied by equally hostile options against other Black tries such as the French, Caro-Kann, Dutch, Benoni, Pirc and Philidor. These weapons are ideal choices for those who revel in forcing opponents into chaotic, uncomfortable positions.
* Opening weapons to shock and confound opponents
* Covers all of Black's main defences
* Includes game summaries with key points to remember
Former American Open Champion Cyrus Lakdawala presents a range of vicious weapons for White in a repertoire which is perfect for those who have little time for study, but enjoy taking opponents out of their comfort zones and causing them problems from the very beginning.
The repertoire's backbone is provided by the aggressive Veresov Opening (1 d4, 2 Nc3 and 3 Bg5) and this weapon is accompanied by equally hostile options against other Black tries such as the French, Caro-Kann, Dutch, Benoni, Pirc and Philidor. These weapons are ideal choices for those who revel in forcing opponents into chaotic, uncomfortable positions.
* Opening weapons to shock and confound opponents
* Covers all of Black's main defences
* Includes game summaries with key points to remember
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1 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is actually a book about the Veresov opening which is 1. e4 e5 then 2. Nc3 there are very few of these books and I was recommended this particular one by an FM. It is indeed a well written book and covers this opening in detail since it focuses just on this opening despite the rather vague title.
If you are looking to avoid all the latest theory in all the miriad black replys to 1.e4 then this is a good way to start playing d4 and avoiding a whole lot of new openings that start if you don't play this rather unusual knight move.
If you are looking to avoid all the latest theory in all the miriad black replys to 1.e4 then this is a good way to start playing d4 and avoiding a whole lot of new openings that start if you don't play this rather unusual knight move.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Serious repertoire and a fun chess book!
25 Mar 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a good sized book (304 pages) written in a very entertaining style which outlays a complete repertoire for White using the Veresov Opening. The book uses annotated 104 very well annotated games to explain the lines. The author does a very good job of teaching how to play in addition to the variations. Very frequently he pauses and lists the important features of the position, for example, why one side or the other has an advantage, and explains the right plans (not just in the opening but all through the game). I'm a 2280 player and getting a lot out of the middle and endgame discussion. Lakdawala is especially good at explaining how to find the right plan.
The illustrative games cover a complete repertoire including lines against every reasonable response to 1.d4. There's no lame "here we transpose to the xyz defense which is beyond the scope of this book". This isn't a typical opening repertoire book though. The games are written in the style of chess lessons and the commentary is a lot of fun as well as instructive. Only Cyrus would explain a position this lucidly: "Attackers all across the board are drawn to the d7-square like flies to a trash can". The book is full of colorful explanations and it adds, not detracts from the learning experience. This really is a book for chess players.
Key question: How does the author address the 'main line' Veresov 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4.? Playing 4.f3 certainly meets the advertising 'Ferocious' - the games are wild and fun, but this might be a crummy repertoire if someone has a chance to prepare for you. The alternate is to play Qd3 which is still interesting and the main choice of Hector and Khachian (these two GMs show up many timse in the example games). It turns out that Lakdawala has a repertoire line for each of these lines so you get to choose.
Another bid decision: How should White respond if Black plays an early e6? Some repertoire books try very hard to avoid main lines and will supply a dumb sideline to avoid having to wade into theory but "Ferocious" is a nice blend with a few snippets of main line variations and plenty of original, but GM endorsed interesting byways ((I include the Veresov in that category). The French lines he recommends are an interesting mix. He recommends the Alekhine-Chatard attack and gives very recent analysis and games (a key variation pioneered by Hector). In some places he transposes to the exchange French - not very ferocious sounding - but they are unbalanced sub variations and as a long-time French player I was particularly impressed with the attacking ideas in that chapter. In fact two chapters of this book provide an almost complete and novel anti-French repertoire that an 1.e4 player could use.
Against the Pirc and Modern Bg5 lines are recommended (not so common but everyone seems to consider them a serious threat to ...g6 lines). I liked all the explanations about how the various repertoire lines were selected. In many cases GM Jonny Hector's games were used to pave the way -they are exciting and original. Lakdawala too the hard path of stayimng committed to genuinely sound and interesting lines which is no doubt why the book is quite large.
This is a great book and expect it will get quite a following.
The illustrative games cover a complete repertoire including lines against every reasonable response to 1.d4. There's no lame "here we transpose to the xyz defense which is beyond the scope of this book". This isn't a typical opening repertoire book though. The games are written in the style of chess lessons and the commentary is a lot of fun as well as instructive. Only Cyrus would explain a position this lucidly: "Attackers all across the board are drawn to the d7-square like flies to a trash can". The book is full of colorful explanations and it adds, not detracts from the learning experience. This really is a book for chess players.
Key question: How does the author address the 'main line' Veresov 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4.? Playing 4.f3 certainly meets the advertising 'Ferocious' - the games are wild and fun, but this might be a crummy repertoire if someone has a chance to prepare for you. The alternate is to play Qd3 which is still interesting and the main choice of Hector and Khachian (these two GMs show up many timse in the example games). It turns out that Lakdawala has a repertoire line for each of these lines so you get to choose.
Another bid decision: How should White respond if Black plays an early e6? Some repertoire books try very hard to avoid main lines and will supply a dumb sideline to avoid having to wade into theory but "Ferocious" is a nice blend with a few snippets of main line variations and plenty of original, but GM endorsed interesting byways ((I include the Veresov in that category). The French lines he recommends are an interesting mix. He recommends the Alekhine-Chatard attack and gives very recent analysis and games (a key variation pioneered by Hector). In some places he transposes to the exchange French - not very ferocious sounding - but they are unbalanced sub variations and as a long-time French player I was particularly impressed with the attacking ideas in that chapter. In fact two chapters of this book provide an almost complete and novel anti-French repertoire that an 1.e4 player could use.
Against the Pirc and Modern Bg5 lines are recommended (not so common but everyone seems to consider them a serious threat to ...g6 lines). I liked all the explanations about how the various repertoire lines were selected. In many cases GM Jonny Hector's games were used to pave the way -they are exciting and original. Lakdawala too the hard path of stayimng committed to genuinely sound and interesting lines which is no doubt why the book is quite large.
This is a great book and expect it will get quite a following.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Good Writing
19 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very good book...written for a variety of levels. The author uses an often laid-back and humorous approach in the commentaries. A useful text for those with little time to study the myriad of opening variations.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
typos
6 Dec 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
Probably a good book but the typing errors make it a problem. In the kindle edition at least, Richter-Rogmann shows white castling long when he has yet to move his queen. A later diagram shows that he actually castled short, but that also was not possible at the move number specified.
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