Howard staunton 1810 22 june 1874 was an english chess master. Main weaknesses of the stonewall dutch defense explained. Apr 22, 2011 worlds best chess miniatures lasker ed vs thomas g dutch defence. Staunton was the main organizer of the first international chess tournament in. Howard staunton was the leading popularizer of the game of chess though his authorship of many chess publications, including this book, the chess players handbook by howard staunton, or stauntons chessplayers handbook. All books are in their original hardcover binding unless otherwise specified. Although the staunton gambit was once a feared weapon for white, it is rarely played today, since theory has shown how to neutralise it, and white scores only about 50 percent.
How not to play the black side in the staunton gambit. But a successful ending at chess can come about in two ways pawn promotion or checkmate and this book picks up capablancas instructive endgame play where chernevs book left off. I hesitate to recommend jan pinskis 2005 book italian game and evans gambit as although i havent seen his coverage of the evans, his coverage of some other variations notably the gambits 4. How to play against the staunton gambit uscf sales. The abbreviation paper means that the book is paperbound as originally issued. While studying law, he became a very strong chess player and published a book on the game, which included the cochrane variation of the salvio gambit, a main line of the kings gambit. Staunton is often taken as an implicit draw offer, since 6. He was the worlds strongest player from 1843 to 1851. Nov 02, 2009 the leading distributor of chess books and equipment in the usa has taken the name house of staunton.
As part of learning the dutch defense, im currently working my way through win with the stonewall dutch sverre johnsenivar bernsimen agdestein, gambit, 2009. Never afraid to play sharp gambit systems against strong opposition, he won many masterpieces through direct assault on the enemy king. For some reason, lower rated players have had an irrational fear of the staunton gambit2. The ideas behind the english opening exeter chess club. In the introduction, lami says that the dutch stonewall has been used by carlsen to beat caruana and anand.
All books are in very good to fine condition unless otherwise noted former owners signature, namestamps, andor bookplates are usually not mentioned. Page 6 page 7 bill wall 700 opening traps quick rules of chess the point of chess is to attack the enemy king and checkmate the king so that it cannot move to any square without also being attacked. Book moves were used with variations of different lengths. So go ahead enjoy this gambit once in a while and shake up those dutchmen.
Unsurprisingly, adds staunton, like all such endeavours, it is not very successful theory 119. We wrote this book to dispel this needless anxiety and give confidence to players of the black side. The text may force a reevaluation of most evans gambit analysis. As a repertoire book, it doesnt let you down since it also explores lines where white avoids 2. The most entertaining of books about openings that i know of. Marshall vs chigorin, 1905 a83 dutch, staunton gambit, 30 moves, 10. In the recent commercial lague game between bill schneider of the city hous. Chess tools chess diagram generator chess diagram generator chess endgame simulator chess endgame simulator chess opening database. The main source of information used in this video is. Evans gambit chess gambits harking back to the 19th century. Gm repertoire 19 beating minor openings gm repertoire 1a the catalan gm repertoire 1b the queens gambit gm repertoire 2 1. The grecocounter gambit, explains staunton, is an endeavour to reverse the ordinary condition of chess opening, which gives the power of attacking to the first player.
Most books, if they mention the balogh defense at all, say that it is refuted by 3. Howard staunton author of the blue book of chess teaching. For anyone who wants offbeat but sound and energetic ideas to punch up their opening repertoire, sos is a. Dutch defense overview and staunton gambit duration. After a long tour of duty in india, he returned to the uk and beat everyone except howard staunton, whom he then helped to prepare for his victorious match. Ill post my thoughts on the book when its complete, but one of the more innovative things included is an exercise in each chapter. Staunton gambit chess gambits harking back to the 19th. Learn how to play with and against the staunton gambit, an aggressive answer to the dutch defense that was once feared by dutch defenders. The leading distributor of chess books and equipment in the usa has taken the name house of staunton. How to play against the staunton gambit house of staunton. The material included is in the second edition of the book. Staunton gambit paperback march 1, 1986 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The scotch gambit is another offshoot of the scotch game. Best chess books ever susan polgar global chess daily news.
The staunton gambit is used against the dutch defence. Grandmaster repertoire 6a, by vassilios kotronias will certainly have their particular driving lesson. Personally, i used to play the staunton gambit against the dutch defence. After serving in the royal navy cochrane chose to become a barrister. Certainly, to improve your life quality, every book beating the anti sicilians. This is blacks only way to get a gambit on the board by force after 1. Manuel sisniega, respected and feared for his daring attacking chess, won many beautiful games in his active 20 year tournament career. Game 169, that started as a staunton gambit in the dutch defense, was. Staunton was the main organizer of the first international chess tournament in london 1851. Staunton gambit stauntons line chess opening database. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories.
Howard staunton is the author of the blue book of chess teaching the rudiments of the game, and giving an analysis of all the recognized openings 3. Official staunton are world leaders in design and production of innovative collectible staunton chess sets. Scotch gambit chess gambits harking back to the 19th century. Beating the open games quality chess chess book by. Our exclusive chess set designs, large selection of high quality products, unmatched value, and excellent customer service are our trademark. Learn how to play with and against the staunton gambit, an aggressive answer to the dutch defense. Beating the open games quality chess chess book by quality. It can be seen as a sounder relative of the blackmardiemer gambit 1.
We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Bg5, and the staunton gambit and other odd 2nd moves. The staunton gambit has a long history having being named after howard staunton, who first played it against horwitz in 1847. Staunton gambit a82a83 the staunton gambit is a chess opening characterized by. That made me quite curious, because before watching the games i thought anand perhaps had lost because he is an older player most people dont understand that chess is a sport, and age definitely makes a difference. Buy chess sets, boards, pieces, books, software, apparel, and more at the official shop of, powered by the house of staunton.
John cochrane 4 february 1798 2 march 1878 was a scottish chess master and lawyer. The balogh defense is an unusual chess opening beginning with the moves. Alternate idea for white in staunton gambit youtube. However, the latest update to my site has been on the englund gambit 1. This book focuses on one of the strongest mexican players ever. Our exclusive chess set designs, large selection of high quality products, unmatched value. Dec 16, 2012 learn how to play with and against the staunton gambit, an aggressive answer to the dutch defense that was once feared by dutch defenders. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Howard staunton simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Containing all the most important modern improvements in the openings, illustrated by actual games. Reti vs euwe, 1920 a83 dutch, staunton gambit, 19 moves, 10. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission.
Staunton gambit an aggressive way of dealing with the dutch defence duration. Chess puzzle of the day past daily chess puzzles past daily chess puzzles chess puzzle creator chess puzzle creator chess quote of the day. The staunton gambit is a chess opening characterised by the moves. Ulf andersson has tried to find a way through here by delaying castling 7. The blue book of chess by howard staunton free ebook. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the opening explorer. If white does not go for early deviations like the staunton gambit.
This book is written entirely in germanmodern theories of chess openings three knights game to the kings gambitthree knights game, four knights, italian game, two knights, russian defence, vienna game, including the kings gambit a new opening book by. Basically, it is a bold attempt from the very first moves to demonstrate that by giving away the central pawn white can show that blacks first move is misguided because it exposes the king. Beating the open games by mihail marin this is a free internet update to the first edition of beating the open games by mihail marin. The type of approach one might expect to be successful against the dutch in view of the weak h5e8 diagonal. It may also arise by transposition from the staunton gambit against the dutch. John cochrane was a strong nineteenth century scottish chess master ranked only below the wellknown howard staunton the designer of. Nm alan watson wrote a book about it, the antidutch spike, and. What to play against the dutch defense and how to prepare for.
Worlds best chess miniatures lasker ed vs thomas g dutch defence. Book descriptiongrandmaster are beating grandmasters whether they accept or decline 1. May 01, 2017 in the introduction, lami says that the dutch stonewall has been used by carlsen to beat caruana and anand. To those of us from a certain generation, this book published by irving chernev and fred reinfeld in 1949 was an opportunity to take a break from the serous side of chess. Practice has shown that black has adequate resources and it difficult for white to show much after a skirmish to recover the pawn sacrifice. The lisitsin gambit aims to drag a dutch layer into relatively unknown waters full of murky tactics and king hunts. The only update not included in this file is the evans gambit chapter, as the entire chapter can be found online at. Nov 19, 2010 pdf download beating the anti sicilians. Basically, it is a bold attempt from the very first moves to demonstrate that by giving away the central pawn white can show that blacks first move is. Instead of recapturing the pawn on d4 immediately, or offering a gambit immediately with 4.
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