Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT The idea behind this gambit

The idea behind this gambit is actually quite serious: by eliminating the black c-pawn and aiming for a rapid development of his queenside

Levenfish describes in vivid detail the atmosphere of pre- and post-revolutionary Russia

He is rightly considered one of the best trainers in the world

Practical anti-Sicilian solutions with multiple options for different playing styles

but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra-aggressive approach

Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT The idea behind this gambitLars Schandorff's two volumes on 1. d4 were celebrated by reviewers and grandmasters. GM Simen Agdestein said: I have recently been reading Lars Schandorff's Playing 1. d4 books, thinking that it cannot possibly get more instructive than this. Meanwhile, GM Boris Avrukh's verdict was simple: Lars, I want to play your book. Now Schandorff switches sides and offers a top class Semi Slav repertoire against 1. d4. The Semi Slav strikes the perfect balance