Tactics in the Chess Opening 2: Open Games - van der Tak / Nijboer "Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces" The backbone of this repertoire

The backbone of this repertoire is the Caro-Kann versus 1 e4 and the Semi-Slav (via a Slav move order) versus 1 d4

Pawn height: 1 3/4"

Just as they have done for many top players

Ideal for all levels of player

it is a fitting beast for Her Majesty’s stable

Tactics in the Chess Opening 2: Open Games - van der Tak / Nijboer "Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces" The backbone of this repertoireTactics, tricks and traps! Every chess player loves to win, but nothing compares to winning with a flourish. How happy we are when the tactics work and we decide a game with a cunning trick, a devilish trap or a delightful coup de grace! The Open Games, more than any other segment of the entire opening spectrum, have always given rise to spectacular miniatures and fascinating sacrifices. For, what is more beautiful than ancient King's Gambit slug