Shaw: The King's Gambit (hardcover) Damen Gambit THE TYPES OF CENTERS

THE TYPES OF CENTERS

\r\nThe book deals with typical formations of pawn structures as well as typical behaviors

Ideal for the improving player

By looking at familiar situations from a new perspective

Attack against the King 2

Shaw: The King's Gambit (hardcover) Damen Gambit THE TYPES OF CENTERSThere was a golden era when The King's Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning throughout the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient