The Catalan is a sophisticated and wide-ranging opening system which is popular at all levels of chess. In recent years it has been catapulted into the limelight by Vladimir Kramnik, who has revitalized it with many new ideas and has utilized it with great success against the world's strongest players - on occasion making it look like a forced win for White! In this book, Grandmaster Nigel Davies presents a major study of this important opening. Drawing upon his wealth of personal experience with the Catalan, Davies provides a reliable and dynamic repertoire for White, covers the keys plans for both sides, and tackles crucial modern day issues such as move orders.
- ISBN10 1857445910
- ISBN13 9781857445916
- Publish Date 6 June 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Everyman Chess
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 192
- Language English