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In recent years the Scandinavian has been catapulted into the limelight, and it has now firmly established itself as an opening to be reckoned with. Why has it become popular? Because it's easy to play - in the majority of lines Black relies upon the same system of development. Also there's still relatively little theory when compared to mainline defences to 1 e4. One further attraction is that it can lead to both tactical and positional play - there is something to suit all styles of player. Opening expert Jovanka Houska has successfully played both sides of the Scandinavian, and in this book she reveals everything you need to know, whether you are playing it as Black or facing it with White. "The Everyman Chess Starting Out" series has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming players. These books are distinguished by their easy-to-read layout, the lucid explanations of the fundamentals, and the abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the reader absorb vital ideas. "Starting Out" opening books are ideal for enthusiastic chess players who have little experience of the openings in question and who wish to appreciate the essential principles behind them. This book features a user-friendly design to assist readers. It concentrates on the fundamental principles of the openings. It is ideal for improvers, club players, and tournament players.
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In 2006 Jovanka Houska won the English Chess Federation Player of the Year award, the first time a female chess player had received this prestigious recognition. Highlights of her career so far include winning the European Girls Junior Championship, representing the English team at numerous Chess Olympiads and qualifying for the 2006 Women's World Championship. Her first book for Everyman Chess, Play the Caro-Kann, was very well received by both reviewers and the chess public.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been playing the "Dynamic 3...Qd6" variation for a number of years now, as recommended in Gary Lane's excellent "Ideas Behind Modern Chess Openings: Black". I was hooked pretty much straight away. I have also seen Andrew Martin's DVD The Scandinavian the Easy Way (both Edition 1 and Edition 2), which recommends the 3...Qd6 variation. I have also read the Scandinavian works by Plaskett and Emms with a view to playing the variation. I also own both editions of Michael Melts' "Dynamic 3...Qd6" excellent work. In summary, I would say that if you want to play this variation, then Lane is a good primer but a little short on detail, and Melts is the bible (definitive content but mainly unreadable). Houska's work falls somewhere in the middle and is therefore essential reading for the 3...Qd6 player. I particularly liked her section on the 6.g3 line which was originally 'refuted' but now found to be alive and kicking. Incidentally, Andrew Martin felt the need to re-issue his DVD after the line against 6.g3 was found wanting! Both Houska and Martin give the same general treatment of this critical line, but Houska's (being a book, not a DVD) is the more thorough. Also, she gives an excellent treatment of the critical 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nf3 line, which has caused me problems in the past, but no more. Finally, the book is basically divided into three sections, the normal 3...Qa5, the dynamic 3...Qd6 and 2...Nf6. I've only read the 3...Qd6 part as that's what I play, but I was impressed that she has managed such a complete coverage and it's a relatively large book for Starting Out. Incidentally, I would not recommend the Plaskett and Emms books if you intend 3...Qd6, but they are generally good otherwise. In summary, essential reading if you want to play 3...Qd6 (oh, and earlier deviations are also catered for, which Melts ignores.)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A great book on the Scandinavian defence. At times the explanation feels a little too heavy for a "starting out" book, but this is a minor quibble.
All the major lines are covered - 2... Qxd5, (3...Qa5 or 3...Qd6), 2...Nf6 - in a fair amount of detail with lots of example games.
Plenty of hints, tips, and warnings throughout. With one section devoted to crucial knowledge about tricky move orders in the 3...Qa5 variation that White can try to use to gain a tempo.
Compared to this book, both the books by John Emms and James Plaskett seem a little outdated now and not as user friendly. If you want a book on the Scandinavian, get this one. Top marks!
All the major lines are covered - 2... Qxd5, (3...Qa5 or 3...Qd6), 2...Nf6 - in a fair amount of detail with lots of example games.
Plenty of hints, tips, and warnings throughout. With one section devoted to crucial knowledge about tricky move orders in the 3...Qa5 variation that White can try to use to gain a tempo.
Compared to this book, both the books by John Emms and James Plaskett seem a little outdated now and not as user friendly. If you want a book on the Scandinavian, get this one. Top marks!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very clear explaination of how to play the Scandinavian Defence. Its well written and well structured. I have quite a lot of chess books and this is one of my favourites to dip into for reminders.
Definately one to buy.
Definately one to buy.
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