Starting Out: Queens Gambit Accepted

by Chetverik, Maxim; Der Raetsky, Alexander

• ISBN13: 9781857444155
• ISBN10: 1857444159
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: Everyman Chess

Summary

The Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA) is Black's most straightforward way of meeting one of the most popular openings in chess history. Black grabs the gambit pawn and thus refuses to succumb to the passive positions so typical of the Queen's Gambit Declined. This direct and uncompromising approach gives rise to dynamic positions where both sides have excellent chances to play for the win. It's no surprise that the QGA has attracted many high-class advocates, including Garry Kasparov and Vishy Anand.

Author Biography

Alexander Raetsky is a Russian International Master and an experienced competitor on the chess tournament circuit. Maxim Chetverik is a FIDE Master and a renowned opening expert. They are residents of Russia.

Table of Contents

Bibliography	p. 4
Preface	p. 5
Seizing Space with 3 e4
3 e4: Black Undermines White's Centre	p. 7
3 e4 e5: Black Counters in the Centre	p. 36
The 3 Nf3 Main Line (3 Nf3 Nf6 4 e3 e6 5 Bxc4 c5)
The Furman and Steinitz Variations	p. 53
6 0-0 a6 7 a4 and Rare 7th moves	p. 71
The Old and the New: 7 Qe2 and 7 Bb3	p. 101
Less Popular Variations
3 Nf3 Nf6 without 4 e3 e6	p. 121
Black Refrains from 3 Nf3 Nf6	p. 142
White's Third Move Alternatives	p. 156
Index of Variations	p. 166
Index of Complete Games	p. 171
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