New in Chess, paperback, Englisch, ISBN: 978-90-5691-344-1, 368 Seiten,
2011.
Themes, Structures & Plans ...
Matthias Wahls's "Modernes Skandinavisch 1" was a huge success when it was
published in Germany in 1997. Wahls's book contributed to the growing popularity
of the Scandinavian (or Center Counter-) Defence as a solid weapon.
The Scandinavian is especially practical for black players
who don't want to learn too much theory and who don't want to be dependent on
White's choices.
The Modern Scandinavian is an updated and expanded translation of
'Modernes Skandinavisch 2', which appeared in 2006 and also became a bestseller.
This second book focuses not on theoretical lines but on the structural ideas
after the moves 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5.
- What are the basic ideas in the Scandinavian?
- How do pawn
structures dictate plans of attack?
- Which tactical motifs can be
expected in certain typical positions?
This book features complete games with lots of smoothly written verbal
explanations, making the material highly accessible for amateur players.
Co-authors Karsten Müller and Hannes Langrock have added a new theoretical
appendix that provides a condensed repertoire for black players.
The original edition of The Modern Scandinavian has acquired cult status
among chess aficionados. Some have even confessed to have learned German in
order to be able to read it! This is no longer necessary, and this new edition
will stand for many years, since it is about structures, not about the latest
fashions.
Grandmaster Matthias Wahls was a German champion in 1996 and
1997. In his home country he has made a name for himself as a chess teacher.
Grandmaster Karsten Müller has gained a great reputation as
a author. His "Fundamental Chess Endings" (with Frank Lamprecht) won the British
Chess Federation Book of the Year Award, and more recently he published "Bobby
Fischer: The Career and Complete Games of the American World Champion".
In 2007 Müller was voted "Chess Trainer of the Year" by the German Chess
Federation.
Hannes Langrock is a successful International Master who in
recent years has written many articles on openings. His first book, "The Modern
Morra Gambit" appeared in 2006.
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