{"product_id":"the-king-x27-s-gambit-de-john-shaw-tapa-blanda","title":"«The King\u0026#x27;s Gambit», de John Shaw (tapa blanda)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe King's Gambit by John Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e is an English-language \u003cstrong\u003esoftcover chess book\u003c\/strong\u003e that takes a serious look at one of the boldest openings in chess. It shows why the King's Gambit is more than a romantic relic of earlier eras and why it can still be a dangerous weapon in modern play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this book covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a long time, the \u003cstrong\u003eKing's Gambit\u003c\/strong\u003e was a favourite choice for attacking players. In the days of Paul Morphy, it was seen as a natural opening for anyone who wanted to play with courage and without compromise. Its popularity later faded as many players became wary of such an ambitious plan with White.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Shaw argues that this classic opening still has practical value. He draws on both the historical tradition and games by modern grandmasters such as \u003cstrong\u003eSpassky\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBronstein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eShort\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eZvjaginsev\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing how the King's Gambit has been used successfully at the highest level. The result is a book that connects opening history with a modern, computer-era view of the theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a substantial repertoire and theory work for players who want a deeper understanding of aggressive opening play. Its length makes it useful both for structured study and for revisiting specific lines before a tournament or training session. If you are building an opening library and want a serious book on active play with White, this title is a strong addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM John Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e is a three-time Scottish champion, and this is his most ambitious book, developed over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEdition details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e GM John Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 680\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 July 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1-906552-71-8\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The book is a monster. A monster that will kill you if you are not careful! You know if you tame it, it will eat out of your hand... The Kings Gambit is a masterpiece despite the points raised and deserves to be.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Rieger\u003c\/strong\u003e (full review in German)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wydawnictwo Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54170450002263,"sku":"9781906552718","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/7299\/9255\/files\/the-king-s-gambit-by-john-shaw-miekka-okladka-9781906552718.jpg?v=1785403821","url":"https:\/\/nurschach.de\/en\/products\/the-king-x27-s-gambit-de-john-shaw-tapa-blanda","provider":"Sunrise Chess \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}