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The Alterman Gambit Guide: Black Gambits 2 is an English-language paperback chess book for players who want to study Black gambits after 1.e4 e5 and build a more active, tactical opening repertoire. Instead of presenting variations in isolation, it explains the ideas behind sharp gambit play and the practical value of initiative, counterplay and piece activity.
What this book covers
Black Gambits 2 examines a range of systems that arise after 1.e4 e5, including the Marshall Attack, Traxler Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation and Falkbeer Counter-Gambit. It is aimed at players who want to expand their repertoire with Black while also improving their ability to calculate variations and judge dynamic compensation.
Boris Alterman guides the reader through the ideas behind each gambit, showing not only the moves themselves but also the practical meaning of active play, counterattack and initiative. That makes the book useful for self-study and for preparing opening lines before tournament games.
About the author
GM Boris Alterman presents the material in a clear, training-focused way, with an emphasis on practical fighting ideas.
Edition details
- Author: Boris Alterman
- Series title: Black Gambits 2
- Language: English
- Binding: paperback
- Pages: 376
- Publication date: 16 April 2012
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-96-1
Key details
- Product type: paperback chess book
- Author: Boris Alterman
- Series: Black Gambits 2
- Opening focus: Black gambits after 1.e4 e5
- Opening systems covered: Marshall Attack, Traxler Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation and Falkbeer Counter-Gambit
- Language: English
- Pages: 376
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-96-1
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