Tired of playing the same old openings?

Bored with stuffy opening theory?

This book provides a welcome antidote!

Former American Open Champion Cyrus Lakdawala presents a range of vicious weapons for White in a repertoire which is perfect for those who have little time for study, but enjoy taking opponents out of their comfort zones and causing them problems from the outset.

The repertoire's backbone is provided by the aggressive Veresov Opening (1 d4, 2 Nc3 and 3 Bg5) and this is accompanied by equally hostile options against other Black defences such as the French, Caro-Kann, Dutch, Benoni, Pirc and Philidor. These opening weapons are ideal choices for those who revel in forcing opponents into chaotic or uncomfortable positions.

• A complete repertoire for White
• Covers all of Black's main defences
• Includes game summaries with key points to remember

Cyrus Lakdawala is an International Master, a former National Open and American Open Champion, and a six-time State Champion. He has been teaching chess for over 30 years, and coaches some of the top junior players in the US.

Content:
004 Bibliography

005 Introduction

010 1) The Veresov: 3...Nbd7 4 f3!?

045 2) The Veresov: 3...Nbd7 4 Qd3

071 3) The Veresov: Other Defences

109 4) Veresov versus French: Lines with ...Nf6

130 5) Veresov versus French: Lines without ...Nf6

163 6) 1 d4 d5 2 Nc3: Second-Move Alternatives

188 7) Veresov versus Caro-Kann

208 8) Veresov versus Dutch

233 9) Modern, Pirc and Philidor

263 10) Schmid Benoni and Czech Benoni

280 11) 1...Nc6 and Owen's Defence

298 Index of Variations

302 Index of Games