The Fascinating King's Gambit: A Repertoire For The 21St Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Protective layer pealing.
Few openings in chess carry the swashbuckling reputation of the King's Gambit — a bold pawn sacrifice on the second move that has captivated masters and club players alike for centuries — and Thomas Johansson's The Fascinating King's Gambit: A Repertoire for the 21st Century argues convincingly that this romantic weapon is not merely a historical curiosity, but a devastating practical choice at every level of modern play. Johansson presents a comprehensive, battle-tested White repertoire built around 1.e4 e5 2.f4, guiding the reader through the sharp theoretical variations with clarity and precision, detailing the key ideas, critical move orders, and tactical motifs that make the gambit such a potent fighting choice. Each chapter chronicles the development of specific lines, drawing on both classical games and contemporary grandmaster practice to illustrate why accepting or declining the gambit poses unique challenges for Black. Rooted in deep strategic understanding as much as tactical fireworks, this work illustrates the profound positional themes — open files, rapid development, and dynamic pawn structures — that underpin the King's Gambit's enduring appeal. Johansson's style is direct and instructive, making complex positions accessible without sacrificing the analytical rigour demanded by serious competition. Whether you are a club player seeking a dangerous surprise weapon or an ambitious tournament competitor hungry for double-edged positions, this repertoire guide will leave you questioning why you ever played anything else.
Author: Thomas Johansson
Format: Paperback
Published: 2004, Published by author
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Protective layer pealing.
Few openings in chess carry the swashbuckling reputation of the King's Gambit — a bold pawn sacrifice on the second move that has captivated masters and club players alike for centuries — and Thomas Johansson's The Fascinating King's Gambit: A Repertoire for the 21st Century argues convincingly that this romantic weapon is not merely a historical curiosity, but a devastating practical choice at every level of modern play. Johansson presents a comprehensive, battle-tested White repertoire built around 1.e4 e5 2.f4, guiding the reader through the sharp theoretical variations with clarity and precision, detailing the key ideas, critical move orders, and tactical motifs that make the gambit such a potent fighting choice. Each chapter chronicles the development of specific lines, drawing on both classical games and contemporary grandmaster practice to illustrate why accepting or declining the gambit poses unique challenges for Black. Rooted in deep strategic understanding as much as tactical fireworks, this work illustrates the profound positional themes — open files, rapid development, and dynamic pawn structures — that underpin the King's Gambit's enduring appeal. Johansson's style is direct and instructive, making complex positions accessible without sacrificing the analytical rigour demanded by serious competition. Whether you are a club player seeking a dangerous surprise weapon or an ambitious tournament competitor hungry for double-edged positions, this repertoire guide will leave you questioning why you ever played anything else.