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The Alterman Gambit Guide: White Gambits is an English-language paperback by Boris Alterman for players who want to improve their tactical play and learn active, attacking chess with White. Instead of a dry opening manual, it offers a practical, instructional guide to gambit play.
What this book covers
Alterman leads the reader through a wide range of instructive White gambits, including the Evans Gambit, Panov Attack, Morra Gambit, Philidor, Danish Gambit, Urusov Gambit, Morphy Attack, Cochrane Gambit, Max Lange Attack and Milner-Barry Gambit. The focus is on typical ideas, active play and the practical value of sacrificing material for the attack.
This teaching approach makes the book especially useful if you want to move beyond memorising lines and start recognising the patterns behind dynamic positions. It is a practical guide to White gambits with a clear instructional purpose.
Who it is for
This book is a strong fit for juniors, ambitious beginners and club players who want to play more boldly and gain real experience in sharp positions. It is also a useful choice for coaches and for players who want to refresh their opening repertoire while working on tactical awareness.
Edition details
- Author: Boris Alterman
- Title: The Alterman Gambit Guide: White Gambits
- Product type: chess book
- Language: English
- Binding: paperback
- Page count: 448
- Publication date: 31 March 2010
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-53-4
Key details
- Product type: chess book
- Title: The Alterman Gambit Guide: White Gambits
- Author: Boris Alterman
- Language: English
- Binding: paperback
- Subject: White gambits and attacking opening play
- Approach: practical and instructional
- Page count: 448
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