Let us recall that shatranj was played with the same pieces on the same board as the modern game, but with somewhat different rules. This definition of the opening as such dates from the second half of the 15th century, which saw the transformation of the Arabian shatranj into the modern game of chess. Instead of analysing the well-trodden main lines they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of ‘dangerous’ options for both colours. The opening is the initial stage of the game. The structures that can result are almost unlimited in their variety and the potential for dynamic piece play is also huge. It's the Wild West of chess opening theory, a safe haven for true chess lovers who are just spoiling for a fight. In fact, on some level maybe it's not an opening at all. In this book, three opening specialists team up and take a contemporary look at the Caro-Kann, one of the most popular chess openings. The Modern Defence is not a solid opening.
Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas!ĭangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. Do you need to freshen up your chess openings?