Bøger af Alexander Raetsky

Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Starting Out: Benoni Systems by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik and Starting Out: The Modern Benoni by Endre Vegh, brought together in one volume.

Russian international master Alexander Raetsky draws upon his wealth of experience in playing in the tough chess tournament circuit to supply the reader with a complete repertoire for Black against White's very popular opening move 1 e4.

Three brilliant books from Everyman Chess brought together in one volume. The Masters: Alexander Alekhine, Master of Attack The Masters: Boris Spassky, Master of Initiative The Masters: Mikhail Tal, Tactical Genius By Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik

The Petroff Defence is considered as one of Black's most reliable methods of meeting the king's pawn opening. In this book, openings experts Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik study the typical plans and tactics for both White and Black in this complex opening. It is useful for club and tournament players.

Boris Spassky is a true chess legend, a World Champion who, thanks to his monumental battles with Bobby Fischer, raised the popularity of the game. This work looks back over Spassky's long and distinguished career to examine how he defeated his long-time adversaries, highlighting his colourful and celebrated encounters over the chessboard.

The Classical Sicilian is one of Black's most popular and highly regarded opening choices against 1 e4. Part of the "Starting Out" series, this book revisit the basics of the Classical Sicilian, discussing the crucial early moves and plans for both sides.

Opening experts Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik study the Queen's Gambit Accepted in a clear-cut way, introducing the vital early moves and ideas and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them, something that is sometimes neglected or taken for granted.

A study of the crucial Benoni systems apart from the Modern Benoni. This book presents diverse and practical options against the queen's pawn opening for dynamic, tactical players and solid, positional players alike. It will be useful for those wanting to understand the basics of Benoni Systems.

In this book Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik take a look back at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. Included are some of Alekhine's most famous attacks and glorious combinations. A deep study of his games cannot fail to inspire any true chess fan.