Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT It focuses on practical application

It focuses on practical application rather than technical specifications

but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra-aggressive approach

In his rich career the great Dane defeated all World Champions from Botvinnik to Karpov and he became one of the most successful tournament players of his time

The idea behind this gambit is actually quite serious: by eliminating the black c-pawn and aiming for a rapid development of his queenside

Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT It focuses on practical applicationLars Schandorff's two volumes on 1. d4 were celebrated by reviewers and grandmasters. GM Simen Agdestein said: I have recently been reading Lars Schandorff's Playing 1. d4 books, thinking that it cannot possibly get more instructive than this. Meanwhile, GM Boris Avrukh's verdict was simple: Lars, I want to play your book. Now Schandorff switches sides and offers a top class Semi Slav repertoire against 1. d4. The Semi Slav strikes the perfect balance