Morozevich/Barsky: Chigorin Defense according to Morozevich

Autor: Morozevich, Alexander; Barsky, Vladimir
Verlag: New in Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
Sprache: German
Buchumschlag: book
Seiten: 240

A world-class player talks about the opening he made popular. With 50 previously unpublished games.

A century after its invention by the great attacking player Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908), the Chigorin Defense is quite alive and well. The reason for this is simple: Alexander Morozevich, one of the most popular chess players in the world, used it frequently during his rise to the top.

Almost single-handedly, Morozevich transformed this half-forgotten opening into a ready-to-use weapon for players who like a dynamic game with active piece play.

In this very personal book, Alexander Morozevich reveals many of the ideas behind his favorite variations in the Chigorin Defense. He has re-analyzed many positions and presents material from more than 50 previously unpublished rapid and blitz games against top grandmasters. The Chigorin Defense according to Morozevich not only makes a popular chess opening more accessible, it also helps to develop a dynamic style of play.

Grandmaster Alexander Morozevich (1977) has been one of the top players for almost a decade. His aggressive and original play has earned him much admiration from countless chess players around the world. Whenever a Morozevich game is published online, it immediately attracts thousands of viewers who want to see "Moros" in action.

Vladimir Barsky (1969) is an International Master, successful coach, experienced journalist and close friend of Alexander Morozevich and also not a bad player of the Chigorin Defense himself.

240 pages, 1st edition 2008, paperback.