Despite its many advantages, some prospective Queen's Gambit players are put by the possibility of having to learn a labyrinth of different variations. In Play the Queen's Gambit Chris Ward solves this problem by presenting the reader with a concise and workable repertoire, offering a solution against each of Black's possible defences, whether it's a critical major variation or a tricky sideline. Ward examines the tactical and strategic motifs for both players and arms the reader with enough information and self-assurance to begin playing the Queen's Gambit in his or her own games.

List of Content

005 Introduction

007 The Queen's Gambit Accepted

055 The Queen's Gambit Declined

107 The Semi-Slav

133 The Slav

155 Other Black Second Moves

171 Index of Complete Games

173 Index of Variations