Alekhine's Defence
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minimal markings in grey lead.
Few chess openings carry the mystique and daring of Alekhine's Defence, the provocative 1...Nf6 response to 1.e4 that invites White to build an imposing pawn centre only to systematically dismantle it — a strategy emblematic of the fourth World Chess Champion, Alexander Alekhine, whose audacious and imaginative style revolutionised competitive play. Part of the respected Contemporary Chess Openings series under General Editor R. G. Wade, this authoritative volume provides a rigorous, structured analysis of one of Black's most combative and counterintuitive weapons against 1.e4, presenting variations, key lines, and strategic ideas with clarity and precision. Authors R. G. Eales and A. H. Williams bring a scholarly depth to their treatment of the opening, detailing the theoretical landscape with annotated games and critical assessments that serve both the club player seeking practical guidance and the serious student of chess theory. Published by the venerable B. T. Batsford Ltd of London — long the gold standard in chess literature — this work stands as an essential reference for anyone wishing to wield this sharp and dynamic defence with confidence. Will White's centre prove to be a strength or a liability? The answer, as this compelling study reveals, depends entirely on how deeply you know the theory.
Author: R. G. Eales, A. H. Williams
Format: Hardback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minimal markings in grey lead.
Few chess openings carry the mystique and daring of Alekhine's Defence, the provocative 1...Nf6 response to 1.e4 that invites White to build an imposing pawn centre only to systematically dismantle it — a strategy emblematic of the fourth World Chess Champion, Alexander Alekhine, whose audacious and imaginative style revolutionised competitive play. Part of the respected Contemporary Chess Openings series under General Editor R. G. Wade, this authoritative volume provides a rigorous, structured analysis of one of Black's most combative and counterintuitive weapons against 1.e4, presenting variations, key lines, and strategic ideas with clarity and precision. Authors R. G. Eales and A. H. Williams bring a scholarly depth to their treatment of the opening, detailing the theoretical landscape with annotated games and critical assessments that serve both the club player seeking practical guidance and the serious student of chess theory. Published by the venerable B. T. Batsford Ltd of London — long the gold standard in chess literature — this work stands as an essential reference for anyone wishing to wield this sharp and dynamic defence with confidence. Will White's centre prove to be a strength or a liability? The answer, as this compelling study reveals, depends entirely on how deeply you know the theory.