Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) “Most unnerving was that AlphaZero

“Most unnerving was that AlphaZero seemed to express insight

prone to being collected by our opponent in the endgame – or sooner

Chapter 13: Westphalia Variation

An opening repertoire designed for those who value strategic clarity and practical understanding over rote memorization of dense Sicilian theory

but he will forever remain one of the brightest stars in chess history

Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) “Most unnerving was that AlphaZeroDeveloping an effective repertoire with 1. e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this, the second of three volumes, GM John Shaw turns the analytical spotlight on the French Defence, advocating his own favourite weapon for White, the Tarrasch Variation. The final part of the book begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian Defence, by considering a number of rare but tricky options available