Glenn Flear: The Ruy Lopez Main Line

Everyman Chess, paperback, Englisch, ISBN: 1-85744-351-9, 144 Seiten, 2004.

The Ruy Lopez (also known as the Spanish Game) is an extremely popular opening and one of the oldest in the history of chess. It has been played by virtually all the greats of the game, providing the battle scene for many world championship clashes involving the likes of Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov and Kramnik. Now, for the first time in many years, Grandmaster Glenn Flear investigates the main line of the Lopez, outlining the crucial ideas and tactics for both White and Black. Using illustrative games, Flear studies the fashionable and theoretical variations, plus the tricky sidelines. This book is perfect for those wishing to play the positions with either colour.

- Written by a Ruy Lopez expert
- Up-to-date theory on the sharpest lines
- Ideal for club and tournament players