Roiz: The Berlin Defence (paperback) metadata-enriched dynamic defence to the queen's

dynamic defence to the queen's pawn

The tactical moves shown here serve as an aid to understanding the \''Tactical Mystery\'' of the positions and sometimes the reader can discover very rare and brilliant ideas when a combination requires an extreme move

In a lost position

If you'd rather win a bad game than lose a good one

which is also suitable for group lessons

Roiz: The Berlin Defence (paperback) metadata-enriched dynamic defence to the queen'sEvery player who meets 1. e4 with 1 e5 needs a reliable response to the Ruy Lopez, and The Berlin Defence is an ideal solution. Ever since Vladimir Kramnik used the Berlin to shut down Garry Kasparovs best efforts in their 2000 World Championship match, practically all of the worlds top players have successfully incorporated the Berlin Wall into their repertoires. GM Michael Roiz presents a complete repertoire for Black after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.