Synopses & Reviews
The Dutch Defence is one of Blacks most enterprising answers to 1 d4. Black strives to unbalance the position by creating an asymmetrical pawn structure on the very first move, giving himself every opportunity to fight for the initiative from the outset.
In this book, Neil McDonald tells you everything you need to know in order to play this opening successfully. He provides the reader with a comprehensive repertoire against 1 d4, with the dynamic Leningrad Variation as Blacks main weapon. Read this book and play the Dutch with confidence!
Synopsis
Grand chess Master Neil McDonald explains the strategy and tactics of the highly fashionable Leningrad variation of the Dutch Defense. Through the use of model games for both sides, McDonald provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas, so that readers can quickly and confidently start to use the Leningrad in their own games.
Synopsis
Grandmaster Neil McDonald tells you everything you need to know in order to play the Dutch successfully. He provides the reader with a comprehensive repertoire against 1 d4.
About the Author
Neil McDonald is a Grandmaster who has firmly established himself as one of the worlds leading chess writers, with many outstanding works to his name.