The Queen's Gambit Declined
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few openings in chess have endured the test of time and competitive scrutiny quite like the Queen's Gambit Declined — a storied defence that has graced the boards of world champions and club players alike for over a century. In this authoritative volume from the Contemporary Chess Openings series, Sergiu Samarian presents a rigorous and systematic study of one of chess's most classical and strategically rich openings, guiding the reader through its labyrinthine variations, key pawn structures, and the subtle positional ideas that define its character. Translated by Grey Corbett and Patrick Miles, this work brings Samarian's deep theoretical expertise to an English-speaking audience, making it an invaluable resource for the serious chess student seeking to command the black pieces with confidence and precision. Published under the editorial stewardship of R. G. Wade as part of B.T. Batsford's respected chess library, the text combines rigorous analytical depth with instructive clarity — a combination that leaves the reader not merely informed, but genuinely equipped to face the Queen's Gambit across the board.
Author: Sergiu Samarian
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, B.T. Batsford Limited London
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few openings in chess have endured the test of time and competitive scrutiny quite like the Queen's Gambit Declined — a storied defence that has graced the boards of world champions and club players alike for over a century. In this authoritative volume from the Contemporary Chess Openings series, Sergiu Samarian presents a rigorous and systematic study of one of chess's most classical and strategically rich openings, guiding the reader through its labyrinthine variations, key pawn structures, and the subtle positional ideas that define its character. Translated by Grey Corbett and Patrick Miles, this work brings Samarian's deep theoretical expertise to an English-speaking audience, making it an invaluable resource for the serious chess student seeking to command the black pieces with confidence and precision. Published under the editorial stewardship of R. G. Wade as part of B.T. Batsford's respected chess library, the text combines rigorous analytical depth with instructive clarity — a combination that leaves the reader not merely informed, but genuinely equipped to face the Queen's Gambit across the board.