Editore: Trends Publications. Sevenoaks, 1989
Da: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 42 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. The Classical is the simple, natural way of meeting the Pirc Defense. Rather than being provoked into an attack, White simply occupies the center with the e- and d- pawns and develops his knights to their natural posts. Condition: Soiled, edge wear else verty good.
Editore: Trends Publications. London, 1992
Da: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 38 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 14" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. Bird's Opening (or the Dutch Attack) is a chess opening characterised by the move: 1. f4 Named after 19th century English player Henry Bird, Bird's opening is a standard flank opening. White's strategic ideas involve control of the e5-square, offering good attacking chances at the expense of slightly weakening their own kingside. Black may challenge White's plan to control e5 immediately by playing From's Gambit (1.e5); however, the From Gambit is notoriously double-edged and should only be played after significant study. The Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings assigns two codes for Bird's Opening: A02 (1.f4) and A03 (1.f4 d5). Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners, soiled else very good.
Editore: Trends Publications. London, 1989
Da: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 38 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 14" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. The Caro Kann Defence is a chess opening characterised by Black responding to e4 with c6. Thus: 1. e4 c6 The Caro Kann is a common defence against the King's Pawn Opening. It is classified as a Semi-Open Game, like the Sicilian Defence and French Defence, although it is thought to be more solid and less dynamic than either of those openings. It often leads to good endgames for Black, who has the better pawn structure. Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners, scuff at front wrapper heel edge else very good.
Editore: Cadogan Chess, London and New York, 1999
ISBN 10: 1857440455 ISBN 13: 9781857440454
Da: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 143 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 1996. Grandmaster and twice British Champion, Julian Hodgson, with easy to understand move by move commentary, explains to less skilled players how they can finish off their opponents in the very early stages of the game. By setting the cunning traps presented here the reader will be given the opportunity - and satisfaction! - of scoring chess knockouts in double-quick time against friends and rivals alike. Condition: Near fine.
Editore: Trends Publications. London, 1994
Da: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 38 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 14" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. Many players do not like having to suffer even for the gain of a pawn and thus avoid the gambit aft er 7.0-0 by not playing 8.c3. Instead, they choose on move eight one of the Anti-Marshall systems, above all 8.h3 and 8.a4 have often been played, but also 8.d4 and 8.d3 are worth considering. At this point both transpositions to other variations of the Closed Ruy Lopez and also independent lines are possible. Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners, some soiling of wrappers else very good.
Editore: Trends Publications. London, 1993
Da: The Book Collector, Inc. ABAA, ILAB, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 38 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 14" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. First edition. The Pirc Defense is a chess opening that can be played in a variety of ways, including without the Classical Variation: Modern or Robatsch Defense: In this variation, Black delays or omits the development of their knight to f6. Austrian Attack: In this variation, White builds a broad center and then counter-attacks. Kingside pawn storm: In this variation, White puts more pressure on Black than the Classical Variation. A distinction is usually drawn between the Pirc and lines where Black delays the developme. The Classical Variation is a simple way to respond to the Pirc Defense. In this variation, White occupies the center with their pawns and develops their knights to their natural positions. This variation is considered sound play and allows White to create no weaknesses and develop their pieces quickly. However, some say that it doesn't put as much pressure on Black as other variations. Condition: Light edge wear with gently bumped corners else very good.