by Lars Schandorff, 248pp. (2009 Quality Chess)

The power of the Queen’s Gambit is beyond question, even though it allows some serious defences – the Slav and Semi-Slav are favored by the elite, Kasparov was playing the Queen’s Gambit Accepted until he retired, and the Queen’s Gambit Declined has been trusted for a century.

 

The principled way for White to build a repertoire after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 is to play the critical main lines. Take as much space as possible – no compromises. That is Lars Standoff’s attitude and so his choice is clear:

 

5.Bg5 against the Semi-Slav

6.Ne5 versus the 5...Bf5 main line Slav

3.e4 against the Queen’s Gambit Accepted

The Exchange Variation versus the Queen’s Gambit Declined

5.c5 against the 4...a6-Slav

The Tarrasch, Chigorin, Albin and all minor lines are also met with the same vigor – this is a complete White repertoire after 1.d4 d5 2.c4.
 

• Critical lines explained by an expert
• Hundreds of novelties
• Busts many recommended lines
• A repertoire to last a lifetime

About the Author:

Lars Schandorff is a grandmaster from Denmark who is renowned on the international circuit for the depth of his opening preparation.