The King's Gambit
Product Code: B0084QT
Description
There 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 in 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 weapon can still draw blood – Short, Nakamura and Zvjaginsev are world-class players who have used the King’s Gambit successfully. In this groundbreaking work, GM John Shaw shows that the ultimate Romantic chess opening remains relevant and dangerous even in the computer era.
GM John Shaw has been Scottish Champion three times. This is his most ambitious book to date, and was many years in the making.
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- Excellent coverage of most variations Review by GoBoSox
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Overall, the information and explanation of the various lines covered are excellent. I do wish he provided followed a traditional naming variation, or similar to Victor Bologan explain the background of the variation. For example, Chapter 1, Section 1, covers Kieseritsky's 4. h4 but could not fine any useful reference... his foreword from June 2013 is interesting and note that this is not the last word on the King's Gambit. (Posted on 11/29/2019)