More Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps - Pandolfini "Movie Chess Sets" counter attacks such as e7-e5

counter attacks such as e7-e5 or c7-c5 are possible without losing a tempo as in the Slav

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More Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps - Pandolfini "Movie Chess Sets" counter attacks such as e7-e5The opening is one of the most important parts of the chess game. Weaken your pawns by mistake, and they're taken. Attack wildly and haphazardly, and your pieces are picked off. Misuse your queen, and it's trapped. Carelessly neglect development, and your're mated. You've scarcely begun, and the game is over. This book offers drills and skills to help players of all levels avoid these perils and pitfalls. Including over 200 traps and 200 zaps, More