The Queen’s Gambit Declined is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and it has been the battleground for countless world-class encounters throughout the history of chess. Adherents include a long list of World champions, including Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov and Vladimir Kramnik. With his first two moves, Black creates a super-strong foothold in the centre, one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this revolutionary book, John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Nimzo-Indian and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player.
Review On Mar 10, 2006by Orion of santa barbara, CA
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I bought this book because I had a severe lack of knowledge on how to play against the Queen's Gambit. This book has greatly helped me in my defense and I recommend it to anyone of any rating. GREAT BOOK!
Review On Jul 26, 2006by Gemcutter of Stoystown, PA
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As a club player with limited tournament experience, I frequently struggled with 1.d4. After a month with this book, I grin when my opponent opens with the Queen's pawn. Very good "non-master" book!
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1.Rd7! Bxd7 2.Qxd7 Qb6+ 3.Kh1 Re8 4.Rxe7! Rxe7 5.Bd6 Qxd6 6.Qxd6+- Gelfand-Salov, Madrid 1996 (Source: Anthology of Chess Combinations)
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