The Modernized Arkhangelsk Variation

The Ark has always been considered
one of the theoretically-heaviest defenses in meeting the Ruy Lopez, though
also the most exciting and definitely the most beautiful of all.


It requires
tactical vision, good calculation and memory, but not just from us - from the White
side too. Let's not forget that! I also must say that no good lines are absent
of theory, so if we've decided to learn something "finally", I argue that it
can very well be an ambitious, double-edged line too! :-)

I should also mention that this
book is a complete Black repertoire starting from 3. Bb5 a6, the exchange variation being the first chapter. The
publisher and me agreed on offering a full package, one that should prove
useful for many years to come!