The King's Gambit As White
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Highlighting and markings in grey lead.
Few chess openings carry the daring, romantic swagger of the King's Gambit — a bold pawn sacrifice on the second move that has captivated masters and club players alike for centuries. The King's Gambit As White is an authoritative and deeply analytical guide that presents one of chess's most aggressive and historically rich openings from the perspective of the player wielding the White pieces, chronicling the theoretical lines, tactical motifs, and strategic ideas that make this opening a fearsome weapon at every level of play. Co-authored by Robert Raingruber, Lou Maser, and grandmaster Larry Christiansen — a three-time U.S. Chess Champion renowned for his tactical brilliance — this work combines rigorous opening theory with the practical insights of over-the-board experience. Published by Thinkers' Press of Davenport, Iowa, a boutique imprint celebrated for its dedication to serious chess literature, the book instructs players on how to build fierce, attacking positions from the very first moves. Whether you are a dedicated student of the game or a seasoned competitor looking to add a lethal weapon to your repertoire, this volume will leave you hungry to unleash the King's Gambit at your next opportunity.
Author: Robert Raingruber, Lou Maser And Larry Christiansen
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, Thinkers' Press
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Highlighting and markings in grey lead.
Few chess openings carry the daring, romantic swagger of the King's Gambit — a bold pawn sacrifice on the second move that has captivated masters and club players alike for centuries. The King's Gambit As White is an authoritative and deeply analytical guide that presents one of chess's most aggressive and historically rich openings from the perspective of the player wielding the White pieces, chronicling the theoretical lines, tactical motifs, and strategic ideas that make this opening a fearsome weapon at every level of play. Co-authored by Robert Raingruber, Lou Maser, and grandmaster Larry Christiansen — a three-time U.S. Chess Champion renowned for his tactical brilliance — this work combines rigorous opening theory with the practical insights of over-the-board experience. Published by Thinkers' Press of Davenport, Iowa, a boutique imprint celebrated for its dedication to serious chess literature, the book instructs players on how to build fierce, attacking positions from the very first moves. Whether you are a dedicated student of the game or a seasoned competitor looking to add a lethal weapon to your repertoire, this volume will leave you hungry to unleash the King's Gambit at your next opportunity.