Johnsen: How to beat the Open Games buchpakete Paulsen covers the fascinating Botvinnik

Paulsen covers the fascinating Botvinnik Variation

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You want to get a position you understand and are happy to play

The opening challenges normal conventions by launching an instant attack on Black's queenside right from the outset of the game and leads to an interesting game where both players are challenged to play creatively right from outset

Some of the lines are incredibly theoretical

Johnsen: How to beat the Open Games buchpakete Paulsen covers the fascinating BotvinnikAn impressive repertoire book based on the black lines of the Italian game For years players wanting to take the black side of the Ruy Lopez have had to navigate the alternative lines White can choose after 1 e4 e5. This book gives a choice of dynamic systems for Black, to counter anything White might try in order to avoid the Ruy Lopez the Scotch, King's Gambit, Italian Game, Four Knights, etc. Noted opening writer Sverre Johnsen has made extensive