First line
This position is the starting point of many of the oldest and most respected defences to the Queen's Gambit.
From the rear cover
The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and it has been the battleground for countless world-class encounters throughout the history of chess. Adherents include a long list of World champions, including Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov and Vladimir Kramnik. With his first two moves, Black creates a super-strong foothold in the center, one that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this easy-to-read book, International Master John Shaw revisits the basic principles behind the Queen's Gambit and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player. Written by a seasoned Queen's Gambit Declined expert All the important lines are covered A back-to-basics look at one of the most important openings
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- Title Starting Out: The Queen's Gambit
- Author John Shaw
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st Edition
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Everyman Chess, United Kingdom
- Date 2002-11-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781857443042 / 1857443047
- Weight 0.67 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 9.82 x 6.86 x 0.52 in (24.94 x 17.42 x 1.32 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Chess - Openings, Queen's gambit (Chess)
- Dewey Decimal Code 794.12
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