A full Black repertoire is built around responding with 1...e6 against any of White's first moves.
Against 1. d4, the repertoire employs the Stonewall Dutch (1. d4 e6 2. c4 f5).
Against 1. e4, the repertoire features the French Defense.
The repertoire is flexible and suitable for players of all levels.
Stonewall Dutch:
o Despite its reputation as dubious, this defense has been revitalized with innovative, odd-looking ideas that are sound and effective.
o Historically played by strong players like Viktor Korchnoi, it remains viable and competitive.
o The fixed pawn structure allows for unique, seldom-played variations that offer a long-term surprise factor.
o New ideas in these lines are expected to develop into mainline theory in the future.
French Defense:
o A defense often criticized but remains robust and resilient.
o The book provides several flexible options within the French complex.
The repertoire accounts for less common first moves by White, such as 1. c4 and 1. Nf3, with creative and effective responses.
Innovative choices are backed by meticulous computer analysis using cloud engines, ensuring the repertoire's reliability.
Offbeat variations are prioritized over engine top choices to add a surprise element while maintaining equality.
The repertoire is described as "street-fighting" in style, designed for active and dynamic play.
A full fighting repertoire against all of White’s first moves, thoroughly analyzed and ready for practical use.
Nicolas Yap
Thinkers Publishing
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520 pages