Böcker av Gary Lane

Following the success of 'Ideas Behind Modern Chess Openings', this comprehensive companion volume gives the complete opening repertoire for Black.

These essays offer insights into a violently interesting poet, one who despite, or perhaps because of, her suicide at age thirty continues to fascinate and trouble us.

Though the Ruy Lopez is one of the oldest openings in chess, it offers a host of exciting new variations just discovered in recent years; and though a favourite of champions such as Kasparov and Anand, it has a tactical clarity that makes it ideal for beginners.

International Master Gary Lane is convinced that successful chess attacks are all about preparation. He focuses on planning and strategy, and introduces easy-to-learn attacking techniques for club players.

Discover the stories behind the most cunning tricks and traps of all time; how you can utilize them to score easy wins and how you can avoid falling into them yourself.