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The British Chess Magazine
‘The Complete Albin Counter-Gambit: A Dangerous Weapon against the Queen’s Gambit’ – Luc
Henris (Jean-Louis Marchand Editions 2013). Paperback. 616 pages. 7" × 9". Figurine algebraic. Detailed
bibliography.
Jean-Louis Marchand, Rue de Belle Vue, 60,
B-1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
This is a book about 1 d4 d5 2 c4 e5. It is the largest
book dealing with a specific line that we have ever
seen. In short, it is an encyclopaedia. The diagrams
are large: something older readers may appreciate.
3 d×e5 is considered in each of the four sections
with 3…d4 4 f3 c6 usually following.
Part 1 deals with 5 a3. Part 2 has 5 g3. Part 3
looks at 5 bd2 and finally Part 4 deals with earlier divergences. Very detailed indexes needed
and provided.
The author is a Belgian FIDE Master.
www.marchand.be
‘Study Chess with Tal’ – Mikhail Tal and Alexander
Koblencs (Batsford 2013). 270 pages, figurine algebraic notation. The return of an old (1980s) favourite.
Deep analysis of 46 games, played 1956–76, by the
eighth World Champion and 3 by others. Many examples feature the Sicilian and the Caro-Kann. Questions
placed throughout the text with answers at the back.
Would probably inspire all competitive players; nothing here to overwhelm the less gifted or experienced.
At £15.99, the quoted cover price, this is a considerable bargain.
The authors were, respectively, a Soviet grandmaster
and a four-time Latvian champion and trainer.
www.anovabooks.com.