Modern Defence
Published on 1. July 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85744-281-6 (ISBN)
Description
The Modern Defence leads to sharp and dynamic positions from the very first moves. Black concedes space in the centre with a view to launching a counter-attack based on his powerful bishop fianchetto. When it works, the Modern Defence is truly a spectacular weapon, and this books will show you how you can put it to use in your own games
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
d.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85744-281-6 (9781857442816)
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Persons
Grandmaster Jon Speelman is a former World Championship semi-finalist and has a reputation as one of the world's most creative players. Grandmaster Neil McDonald has is a highly regarded author and coach. Jon Speelman is author of (among others) Jon Speelman's Best Games and co-author of Batsford Chess Endings. Neil McDonald has written several best-selling books including most recently The King's Gambit (Batsford).