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The Catalan is one of the most popular openings and a favorite of many of the world's leading players. Its rich tactical and positional subtleties provide an excellent platform for players wishing to improve their overall understanding of the game. In this groundbreaking book, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik provide a comprehensive coverage of this opening, outlining the most common plans and tactics for both White and Black, and studying the latest theoretical developments in the most important variations. This book is a must for die-hard Catalan fans and those wishing to take up this fashionable opening. *Played by the world's top Grandmasters *Written by leading openings theoreticians *Ideas, strategies and tactics discussed for both sides

The Catalan, the

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      Publisher Everyman Chess
      Published 4 February 2004
      ISBN-13 9781857443462
      978-1857443462
      ISBN-10 1857443462
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      Board games: Chess

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      Book Synopsis
      The Catalan is one of the most popular openings and a favorite of many of the world's leading players. Its rich tactical and positional subtleties provide an excellent platform for players wishing to improve their overall understanding of the game. In this groundbreaking book, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik provide a comprehensive coverage of this opening, outlining the most common plans and tactics for both White and Black, and studying the latest theoretical developments in the most important variations. This book is a must for die-hard Catalan fans and those wishing to take up this fashionable opening. *Played by the world's top Grandmasters *Written by leading openings theoreticians *Ideas, strategies and tactics discussed for both sides

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