Dunnington, Angus — The Chigorin Queen's Gambit

B. T. Batsford, London, 1996. First Edition, Softcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9780713480207 Titles; contents; symbols & introduction to front.Opening secrets from the founder of the Russian School of Chess, Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin (1850-1908). The Chigorin is no ordinary defence to the Queen's Gambit. Black ignores White's offer and sets about attacking the centre. This guide shows how this unusual defence is difficult for White to handle without careful preparation and provides complete coverage of this lively counter-attacking system. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 160 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Bookseller's small label inside front cover. Black titles spine. illustrated by b/w. chess board diagrams. Includes index of variations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Games & Gaming; Board Games; Chess; International Chess; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0713480203. ISBN/EAN: 9780713480207. Inventory No: 5172.