Kotronias: The Safest Scandinavian Reloaded CbAccount_required false Each main content chapter comprises

Each main content chapter comprises of a schematic of variations followed by a detailed introduction to the ideas and then a number of high quality model games many of which have the author playing the black pieces

practical guide to understanding why openings work the way they do

In some cases

Yearbook 120

With Antonio Gude’s assistance

Kotronias: The Safest Scandinavian Reloaded CbAccount_required false Each main content chapter comprisesA Black Repertoire based on 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd6 A completely revised edition which retains the structure of the first edition but is based on new analysis of all critical lines. This book presents a Black repertoire based on the Scandinavian Defence with 3 Qd6. This is the safest yet aggressive queen retreat. It allows Black to increase pressure on d4 with 0 0 0 or Rd8 while keeping coordination in the centre. Kotronias offers new plans