Beating Unusual Chess Defences: 1 e4: Dealing with the Scandinavian, Pirc, Modern, Alekhine and other tricky lines by Andrew Greet

Anyone who plays 1 e4 as White must be prepared not only for Black’s main defences but also an assortment of less popular lines which, when added all together, still represent a significant proportion of what you are likely to face. Dealing with these openings is often a daunting task, especially against opponents who tend to specialize in them and thus know them inside out.

This book provides the perfect solution. International Master and renowned opening expert Andrew Greet gets to grips with each of these tricky openings. He identifies how to both exploit their weaknesses and avoid their strengths, and provides White with a practical and dependable repertoire. Read this book and you will never have to worry about facing the unknown again.

* Everything a 1 e4 player needs to know about facing unusual defences
* Full of original ideas and analysis
* Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players.

Published December 2011 EU, December 2011 US | ISBN 9781857446210

Format Paperback, 192 pages