Roiz: The Berlin Defence (paperback) Schachtrainer Ward highlights the correct plans

Ward highlights the correct plans as well as the typical mistakes made by both attacker and defender

Attacking with Bishops of Opposite Colors

To write about chess psychology

The good news is that your tactical ability is not some genetically acquired unalterable trait

but also the one that has been treated rather poorly in chess literature

Roiz: The Berlin Defence (paperback) Schachtrainer Ward highlights the correct plansEvery player who meets 1. e4 with 1 e5 needs a reliable response to the Ruy Lopez, and The Berlin Defence is an ideal solution. Ever since Vladimir Kramnik used the Berlin to shut down Garry Kasparovs best efforts in their 2000 World Championship match, practically all of the worlds top players have successfully incorporated the Berlin Wall into their repertoires. GM Michael Roiz presents a complete repertoire for Black after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.