Roiz: Berlin Defence (harcover) Taktik His primary focus is on

His primary focus is on explaining the relevant pawn structures and the middlegame ideas behind the lines he recommends

The Scandinavian is an ideal opening for amateurs who do not have much time to study variations

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- A clear-cut presentation of tactical motifs

Roiz: Berlin Defence (harcover) Taktik His primary focus is onEvery 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 Kasparov's best efforts in their 2000 World Championship match, practically all of the world's 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.