The Semi-Slav variation of the Queen's Gambit leads to some of the most complex positions in chess theory. From an early stage of the game, Black is prepared to concede space in the centre in order to launch an aggressive counter-attack an the queenside. Throughout his career Garry Kasparov has been a great connoisseur of the Semi-Slav, introducing some stunningly innovative ideas as both Black and White. Currently it is one of the mosttopical of all openings and a regular choice of'Young Guns' Vishy Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Veselin Topalov, Gata Kamsky and Alexei Shirov; wich champions like these, the Semi-Slav is sure to be a dynamic choice into the next century!
This book is a complete survey of the Semi-Slav, written wich the needs of the competitive player in mind. All recent developments and important games are included, along wich original analysis for players to spring an unwary opponents.
International Master Peter Wells was runner-up in the 1991 British Championship, and has many tournament victories to his credit, notably at Antwerp 1993. He is one of the country's leading coaches and has captained the English Women's tearn. This is his first book for Batsford.