Schmidt: Zentrumsformen BILD ZU KLEIN The Ruy Lopez

The Ruy Lopez

cutting-edge theoretical coverage of all its main lines and the most important Anti-Marshall systems

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Schmidt: Zentrumsformen BILD ZU KLEIN The Ruy LopezThe book Center Forms is a strategy textbook for experienced chess players. Control of the center is of great importance in every game. Especially in the opening and middle game phases of the game, the chess player is faced with the question of how to control, close or open the center. \r\n \r\nThe book deals with typical formations of pawn structures as well as typical behaviors. \r\n \r\nThe main points here are: \r\n Farmer chains in the center