Hendriks: The Philosopher and the Housewife (hardcover) topmaterial cxd5 Main line

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Giving up material in order to gain an advantage is often the most difficult decision a player has to take during a game

this book provides an excellent grounding in chess opening theory

“I consider Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual an absolute must for every chess professional

Hendriks: The Philosopher and the Housewife (hardcover) topmaterial cxd5 Main lineTarrasch, Nimzowitsch and the Evolution of Chess Siegbert Tarrasch and Aron Nimzowitsch could be called the two vainest chess players in history. This book tells the fascinating story of their lifelong rivalry. They clashed as personalities, as players and as chess writers, both searching for the truth in chess, but with very different perspectives. Tarrasch is seen as the dogmatic theorist and, according to Nimzowitsch, didn't offer much more than