Many chessplayers adopt an unnecessarily defensive approach when they have the black pieces. But not Grandmaster Adorjan, who claims that the reason many players rarely win with black is that they don't even try. The author makes his point by recommending specific opening variations in which black c
Black Is Still OK!
β Scribed by Andras Adorjan
- Publisher
- Batsford
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 228
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
When Black Is OK!, Andras Adorjanβs first book, was originally published in 1988, it became an immediate bestseller and a cult classic. In this follow-up, his message remains just as emphatic: too many chess players adopt an unnecessarily defensive approach with the Black pieces. Instead, they should strive immediately for double-edged positions with winning chances. Adorjan offers concrete opening variations and illustrative games to support his claim.
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Based on the best-selling Black is OK!, this third volume in the series builds on the cult classic's success. Continuing Adorjan's crusade, which began in the revolutionary 1960s, it encourages players not only to win more games with Black but also to enjoy themselves in the process. He offers concr