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Smerdon's Scandinavian

A complete attacking repertoire for Black after 1e4 d5

David Smerdon author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Everyman Chess

Published:15th Sep '15

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Grandmaster David Smerdon plays the Scandinavian, but not in the typically solid style of this popular opening. He gives the Scandinavian a welcome twist by using it as an all-out attacking weapon! The repertoire he presents in this book is an enhanced version of the one he has successfully employed at grandmaster level over many years. The backbone of his repertoire in the main lines is provided by the razor-sharp Portuguese and Icelandic gambits, while Smerdon also gives answers for Black against White's other options. Smerdon examines the most important games, presents cutting-edge theory and shares all his discoveries with the reader. This book tells you everything you need to know about successfully playing Smerdon's Scandinavian. *A complete repertoire for Black after 1 e4 d5 *Examines the Portuguese and Icelandic Gambits *Packed with new ideas and critical analysis

In my opinion, Smerdon's Scandinavian is one of the best books on the Scandinavian Defence to have ever appeared in print. It's detailed, instructive, candid and, often, wildly funny. The Portugese Variation, which is the main subject of the book, is certainly very much alive and there's plenty of room for improvement and creativity on both sides in the sidelines that Smerdon gives. His book will remain the standard reference guide in this opening for a long time to come. -- Arne Moll Chess.com ... exciting new work from Everyman -- Sean Marsh CHESS Magazine

ISBN: 9781781942949

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 840g

496 pages