Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT It also does not shy

It also does not shy away from turning away from the "iron rules" of chess

He is rightly considered one of the best trainers in the world

Levenfish describes in vivid detail the atmosphere of pre- and post-revolutionary Russia

but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra-aggressive approach

Fischer is almost equally well-known for his temperamental behaviour away from the board

Schandorff: The Semi-Slav (paperback) CT It also does not shyLars Schandorff's two volumes on 1. d4 were celebrated by reviewers and grandmasters. GM Simen Agdestein said: I have recently been reading Lars Schandorff's Playing 1. d4 books, thinking that it cannot possibly get more instructive than this. Meanwhile, GM Boris Avrukh's verdict was simple: Lars, I want to play your book. Now Schandorff switches sides and offers a top class Semi Slav repertoire against 1. d4. The Semi Slav strikes the perfect balance