Bronznik: 1.d4 - Beat the Guerrillas - A Powerful Repertoire Against Annoying Black Sidelines

Autor: Bronznik, Valeri
Verlag / Hersteller: New in Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
Sprache: Englisch

Master Black's Offbeat 1.d4 Sidelines with Sound Strategic Plans

1.d4 – Beat the Guerrillas by International Master Valeri Bronznik addresses a common problem for White players: Black's arsenal of unorthodox variations that sidestep main-line theory.

After 1.d4, opponents often deviate into tricky, unfamiliar territory—Budapest Gambit, Marshall Defence, Englund Gambit, and other uncommon sidelines—where they may be well-prepared while White struggles. This opening repertoire book tackles all nineteen of these annoying defences with practical, easy-to-apply plans.

Club and internet players will gain the confident, concrete answers needed to handle Black's unusual tries and emerge with a significant advantage.

Highlights

• Coverage of 19 unusual Black variations and gambits after 1.d4
• Practical counter-attacking plans against Budapest Gambit, Marshall Defence, Englund Gambit, Baltic Defence, Schara-Hennig Gambit, Keres Defence and more
• User-friendly, club-player-friendly approach—no need to memorize deep theoretical lines
• Builds a reliable 1.d4 opening repertoire that avoids theoretical dead ends
• Written by International Master with real tournament experience in these positions

Once mastered, this repertoire allows White to confidently meet Black's offbeat experiments and take control from move one.

FAQ

What are the main Black sidelines covered in this book?
The book addresses 19 unusual variations and gambits, including the Budapest Gambit, Marshall Defence, Englund Gambit, Baltic Defence, Schara-Hennig Gambit, and Keres Defence. These are the typical deviations Black chooses to avoid mainstream opening theory after 1.d4.

Is this book suitable for club players, or does it require deep theoretical knowledge?
The book is specifically designed for club and internet players. It emphasizes easy-to-learn strategic plans and practical counter-attacks rather than exhaustive theoretical preparation, making it accessible without requiring mastery of main-line 1.d4 theory.

Does the book assume a particular White continuation after 1.d4?
Yes, the book assumes White will typically continue with 2.c4 and either 3.Nc3 or 3.Nf3 before Black deviates into the unusual openings covered. This framework allows for a consistent, principled approach to all the sidelines.