222 Opening Traps After 1.D4 by Karsten Müller & Rainer Knaak

This is the second of two books in the ‘Opening Traps Series’.

The first book is 222 Opening Traps after 1.e4 and this is the second book, 222 Opening Traps after 1.d.

Traps can arise at any stage of a chess game, but they are particularly common in the opening. In this insightful volume, two internationally renowned chess masters explore the traps that often emerge following the double advance of the white d-pawn.

• This book is suitable for players of all levels, but the depth of benefit depends on your experience.
• Develop your skills in expanding your opening repertoire.
• For every important opening after 1.d4, such as Queens Gambit or King’s Indian Defence, there are introductory texts with the most typical trap motifs, of which you should be aware.
• Your combinative ability is guaranteed to improve significantly.
• An essential resource for setting and avoiding opening traps.
• Shortlisted for the English Chess Federation 2008 Book-of-the-Year Award.

About the Authors:

Karsten Muller (born 1970) is a German Chess Grandmaster and author. He earned a Grandmaster title in 1998 and a PhD in Mathematics in 2002 at the University of Hamburg.

Rainer Knaak, is a distinguished German chess Grandmaster and author. He learned chess at the age of five and quickly rose through the ranks, securing East German youth championships in 1966, 1969, and 1970.

Other Details:

Paperback
147 pages
Dimensions: 6.67 x 1.33 x 9.5 inches
ISBN-13: 978-3283010058