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- Sound aggression against the Dutch Defence
- Promises good attacking chances and avoids learning reams of theory about the Leningrad Dutch, the Stonewall or the Classical Dutch, opening set-ups our opponent knows everything about?
- This book explores such a system for White with a complete repertoire based on the Staunton gambit.
- A repertoire for White, with attention for various alternatives White may choose from along the way, and an in-depth analysis of all of Black's responses.
About the author
Jan Boekelman is a Dutch chess enthusiast and theorist. In his younger years he participated in the Dutch Youth Championships, the Open Dutch Championships and he played a number of years in a team in the Dutch national league. In those years he wrote theoretical articles for the New in Chess magazine and its predecessor Schaakbulletin. After a long stay outside the Netherlands, Jan has picked up chess again. He now focuses mainly on opening analyses. This is his second book for Thinkers Publishing, his first being the most acclaimed "Modernized King's Indian - Averbakh Variation" of 2021.
Summary
T
- Sound aggression against the Dutch Defence
- Promises good attacking chances and avoids learning reams of theory about the Leningrad Dutch, the Stonewall or the Classical Dutch, opening set-ups our opponent knows everything about?
- This book explores such a system for White with a complete repertoire based on the Staunton gambit.
- A repertoire for White, with attention for various alternatives White may choose from along the way, and an in-depth analysis of all of Black's responses.
Foreword
The Staunton Gambit is a very rewarding opening. White's piece development
follows the classical principles of gambit play. White is ahead in development and
obtains a fine initiative. Even without the theoretical knowledge of certain
variations, White should be able to find his way. Best of all, White determines the
direction of the game already on move two, without the risk of having to play the
maneuvering games we know from the Leningrad Dutch, the Stonewall Dutch or
the Classical Dutch.
With the rigorous and engine-assisted analysis of old
and new theory and over 160 years of practice, this book presents an aggressive,
interesting and robust repertoire for White against the Dutch. Despite its long
history there are still many opportunities for White to improve on well-known
theory and grandmaster games. Recent developments and insights have
considerably strengthened White's theoretical case.
This all has once again made the Staunton Gambit a challenging variation for Black
to meet when playing the Dutch. In games with a shorter time limit, the gambit has
already made its comeback and has become a regular guest. I trust that this book
will provide you with the basis for many victories against the Dutch!
