Even if you dont play the semislav, it is a useful reference work for following games of the top gms in this popular opening. Lars schandorff quality chess chess book by quality chess. The semi slav defense was one of kasparovs most dangerous weapons when he was in his prime, but many other attacking players like shirov, dreev, topalov have also played it with success. Book description the very closely linked slav and semi slav defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that black can play against the queens gambit. Just one more comment about the flear bookodd that the publishers website would be in error, but the websites i usually use to buy chess books show starting out. Sep, 2019 the semi slav defense is one of the most exciting and most reliable openings in all of chess and it has been successfully employed by strong grandmasters ever since its conception, and the meran. Chess explained the meran semislav gambit chess books. Blacks weapons include the noteboom variation a dynamic counterattack which takes white out of his comfort zone and offers black the chance to dictate the game from the outset.
Ne5 against the slav and the marshall gambit against the semi slav, balking at the botvinnik antimeran but finding a promising early diversion 7. Semi slav has been really popular since the 90s when they were all young too kramnik, anand, kamsky, lautier, shirov, etc. American im and theoretical expert david vigorito provides a full repertoire for black with two options against the main lines. Jan 01, 2008 the book is replete with useful explanatory comments. A reversed london with bf5 for which lakdawala has great fondness is the prescription as opposed to the reversed torre bg4 by black, advocated by vigius, which is not covered. Throughout the book i have chosen the slav move order. Dec 23, 2015 the very closely linked slav and semi slav defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that black can play against the queens gambit. The semislav defense is one of the most popular defenses for black against the queens gambit line from white. The semislav is lars schandorffs latest book with quality chess. As you can see, the book starts after the first four moves when the position that initiates the semislav is on the board.
Cookie policy this website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality of. Lars schandorff knows from experience how difficult it is to crack the slav. With white having committed to e3 already all these three are in good options. Just one more comment about the flear book odd that the publishers website would be in error, but the websites i usually use to buy chess books show starting out. Jan 03, 2017 jonathan schrantz continues his semi slav holy book with the oddlooking 7. Everything you need to know about semi slav and slav. Slav defense is a beautiful and durable opening that is important for any player to know. While the author lists the semislav texts as sources in his bibliography, he avoids these lines when providing alternatives to whites 3. Its recommendation are mixed with aggressive and solid position. The bibliography includes every recent book on the semislav, as well as chess informant, new in chess, and several databases.
The book by pedersen gives all the latest dope on some of the most critical and fashionable lines, and does a good job of explaining whats going on. The semislav defence has been one of blacks most reliable defences to the queens pawn since the 1920s. This is tactics central and even gms have to study these lines before venturing into them in real time. Like cox, graham burgess and steffen pedersen, recommend, in their thorough 1994 repertoire book, rather grownup main lines across the board. Book description the very closely linked slav and semislav defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that black can play against the queens gambit.
Semi slav defense chess books at chess books online. Recently such a creative player like jobava has tried 4g6 in a few games. Although some lines in that book were out of date, the book still demonstrated a lot of ideas and analysis for both black and white. I also appreciate the many references to games from american tournaments. At first glance the semislav is just another sound and solid variation of the classical queens gambit, where black apparently bolsters the important d5pawn and secures his share of the centre. This opening is seen at all levels of chess competition and is often seen as one of the most sound defenses at top level play. The beasty botvinnik variation in the semislav by erwin lami online from the london chess centre or chess4less usa. We offer the widest selection of slav defense chess books at the lowest prices with sameday shipping. Vishy anand has been another great contributor to the theory and development of this variation and he still employs it quite often nowadays. This book is a must for any serious player who plays either side of the semislav. Nxg5 if you take on c4 you bring the game into the botvinnik variation. But for black players, this means that there exists a wide range of choice in each position most tastes are catered for by the lines covered.
Even if you dont play the semi slav, it is a useful reference work for following games of the top gms in this popular opening. The position may readily be reached by a number of different. One of the more modern and complete books on the semi slav. If you can get access to chess books, try to get peter wells the complete semi slav. This book is a must for any serious player who plays either side of the semi slav. I dont think you could find a more recent or better source to start playing semislav. The semislav is one of the deepest and most complex opening concepts ever devised. Home all courses openings endgames strategy tactics blog help courses. Jonathan schrantz continues his semislav holy book with the oddlooking 7. Most of the position are very thematic in nature is easy to remember also. The starting position of this book and of the meran semi slav proper is reached after the moves 1. They have provided the battleground for thousands of exciting encounters between the worlds chess elite, including garry kasparov, vishy anand, vladimir kramnik, alexei shirov, and alexander.
Although some lines in that book were out of date, the book still. The exchange line is covered well, but recently gms try to steer clear from dull. The starting position of this book and of the meran semislav proper is reached. If you want to become better in chess you should study slav and semi slav defense in order to improve your aggression and make very good openings. The semislav defense is one of the most exciting and most reliable openings in all of chess and it has been successfully employed by strong grandmasters ever since its. My husband request immediately for me to purchase this. Semi slav defense for a wild ride play online chess and. I am preparing the semislav defense with david vigoritoplay the semislav quality chess, 2008. There is the chebanenko line which is 4a6, there is the schlecter kind in which black plays 4g6 and there is 4e6, semislav style.
Cookie policy this website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality of the shopping cart and checkout progress. Quality chess blog lars schandorffs new semislav book. July 24th, 2015 qcadmin leave a comment go to comments. The beasty botvinnik variation in the semislav by erwin lami online from the london chess centre or. This book helps me lot, to create a semi slav repertoire. The semislav is one of the most fascinating openings in modern chess.
The very closely linked slav and semi slav defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that black can play against the queens gambit. If you want to play this topical opening you cannot. A book on the semislav by sadler came out 3 years ago, but though not bad, it cant be called a treatise. Semislav has been really popular since the 90s when they were all young too kramnik, anand, kamsky, lautier, shirov, etc.
The meran semislav reinaldo vera 2007 gambit publications. The position may readily be reached by a number of different move orders. Now, it is fashionable both at grandmaster level and with club and tournament players. They have provided the battleground for thousands of exciting encounters between the worlds chess elite, including garry kasparov, vishy anand, vladimir kramnik, alexei shirov and alexander.
The semi slav defense is a variation of the queens gambit chess opening defined by the position reached after the moves. As you can see, the book starts after the first four moves when the position that initiates the semi slav is on the board. The meran semislav reinaldo vera, phil adams on amazon. Here, grandmaster matthew sadler explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening. Oct 26, 2019 the semislav defense is a variation of the queens gambit chess opening defined by the the main variation of the semislav is the meran variation, 6 dxc4 7. Also the a6 slav has more popularity than the standard slav. Nowadays, many top players use slav defense and its one of the openings that i like to. The semislav defense is a variation of the queens gambit chess opening defined by the the main variation of the semislav is the meran variation, 6 dxc4 7. So if you really want to take up the semislav, then expect yourself to be memorizing quite a number of lines. Rather than emphasizing the loads of theory, the 60 min dvd thoroughly explains typical plans for white to develop his pieces effectively while keeping an eye on tactical traps.
Peter heine nielsen is quite honest when he tells us. The semi slav defence has been one of blacks most reliable defences to the queens pawn since the 1920s. Slav defense chess books shop for slav defense chess books. Play the semislav pdf download book world of chess. American im and theoretical expert david vigorito provides a full. Chess stars have posted the contents of the new book by kornev, a practical black repertoire with d5, c6 volume 1. I dont think you could find a more recent or better source to start playing semi slav. The author explained well almost every possibility of semi slav. So if you really want to take up the semi slav, then expect yourself to be memorizing quite a number of lines.
The very closely linked slav and semislav defences are two of the most popular and combative openings that black can play against the queens gambit. Semi slav, najdorf and etc recently and seen so many absurd aspects to these books. Despite the title, it turns out to be centred on the semislav. L b hansen vs illescas cordoba, 1994 d48 queens gambit declined semislav, meran, 45 moves, 01. The internets oldest and best chess database and community.
Instead, it is an insanely dense opening preparation database. The book is replete with useful explanatory comments. With black advancing pawns to both e6 and c6, the opening resembles a mixture of the orthodox queens gambit declined qgd and the slav defense. Despite the title, it turns out to be centred on the semi slav. Having said that chess star suffers from bad translation and a lower quality of book in terms of paper, binding. The semislav is one of the most popular replies to 1.
But a lot of things have already happened during these four simple moves, or rather a lot of things could have happened. Home page chess life online 2012 february greg on chess. D49 queens gambit declined semislav, meran, 47 moves, 01. Grandmaster ruslan scherbakov presents an opening system for black based on the semislav triangle an ambitious way to fight the everpopular queens gambit. Chess explained the meran semislav reinaldo vera 112 pages 248 mm by 172 mm. In between the shameless advertising and appeals to buy the real course, theres some good analysis and teasers. If you can get access to chess books, try to get peter wells the complete semislav. Play the semislav by david vigorito, opening chess book by.