{"product_id":"pavlovic-beat-the-flank-openings-volume-1-the-reti-with-1-nf3-2-c4-a-practical-repertoire-for-black-to-neutralize-and-outplay-the-most-popular-flank-openings","title":"Pavlovic: Beat the Flank Openings – Volume 1 – The Reti with 1.Nf3 \u0026 2.c4 – A Practical Repertoire for Black to Neutralize and Outplay the Most Popular Flank Openings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Practical Black Repertoire Against the Reti and the Double Fianchetto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeat the Flank Openings Volume 1 by Milos Pavlovic presents a Black repertoire against the Reti, 1.Nf3 and 2.c4. The book is aimed at intermediate to advanced players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack often struggles to find a reliable answer to the Double Fianchetto. The theory is fluid, and forced lines are rarer than in mainstream openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book approaches the system through its ideas rather than long lines. It covers early bishop development to b2, hybrid strategic concepts and flexible move orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is illustrated by Garry Kasparov vs Anatoly Karpov, Game 24, Seville 1987, a game White had to win to keep the World Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack repertoire against 1.Nf3 and 2.c4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlans and positional ideas for both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly bishop development to b2 explained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible move orders and transpositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid setups combining ideas from different systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of ideas instead of memorization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe central method of this opening book is understanding the ideas behind the moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich topics does the book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt covers Black's repertoire against 1.Nf3 and 2.c4, Double Fianchetto setups, early bishop development to b2, flexible move orders and transpositions, and strategic plans for both sides. Hybrid setups combining ideas from different systems are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to memorize long lines to use this repertoire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book does not rely on memorization. The theory of these flank systems is described as fluid with fewer forced lines than mainstream openings, so the focus lies on understanding the underlying ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book part of a series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is Volume 1 of the series Beat the Flank Openings. This volume deals with the Reti, 1.Nf3 and 2.c4.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thinkers Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58343259079038,"sku":"9789493435308","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/9789493435308-cover.jpg?v=1793232913","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/pavlovic-beat-the-flank-openings-volume-1-the-reti-with-1-nf3-2-c4-a-practical-repertoire-for-black-to-neutralize-and-outplay-the-most-popular-flank-openings","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}