Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Semi-Open Games Holz It is striking how often

It is striking how often in his lines Black is able to seize the initiative

but would also be simply a pleasure to read for aficionados of the game

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Chapter 11 - Pawn endings

Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Semi-Open Games Holz It is striking how oftenWhat does a chess player need who is familiar with the rules but often gets into trouble right away in the opening? This question was the starting point for the authors before they began to compile their material. The result is a book that gives explanations to help the reader understand the 'Semi Open Games' such as the French Defense and the Caro Kann Defense (note that the 'Sicilian Defense' was discussed in a separate volume) and instructions to