Synopses & Reviews
Chess Grandmaster Mihail Marin provides a repertoire for players with the black pieces based on the respected Spanish Opening, or the Ruy Lopez as it is sometimes called. Marin provides all the answers for Black after the opening moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4. This depth of chess expertise has rarely been published for a mass audience before, as grandmasters usually prefer to keep their secrets to themselves. The complexity of the material could have been daunting, but Marin is also a master of explaining profound ideas to a wide audience.
Review
“His own analyses are everywhere, which in Marins case doesnt just mean a novelty here or there but also involves some well-thought-out arguments. His explanations are world class.”
GM Glenn Flear, New in Chess
“The depth and thoroughness of the introductory comments is absolutely astounding. I now know that my knowledge of the deeper strategies behind these lines was very superficial and left much to be desired on several levels. This book is simply phenomenal and a must buy for anyone playing either side of the Ruy Lopez.”
Carsten Hansen, ChessCafe
About the Author
Mihail Marin is a grandmaster from Romania. His books for Quality Chess have established him as one of the worlds best chess authors.