{"product_id":"alekhine-pirc-1-e4-second-edition-chess-opening-games-paperback","title":"Alekhine \u0026 Pirc 1.e4: Second Edition - Chess Opening Games - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Sawyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Alekhine \u0026amp; Pirc 1.e4. Author Tim Sawyer examines 173 Semi-Open 1.e4 games. This 2018 Second Edition includes experiences, opinions, commentary, and analysis, plus an Index of Names to Games. The author tells stories and explains the chess opening strategy and tactics. Half the book is devoted to the Alekhine Defence 1.e4 Nf6. The Modern Defence 1.e4 g6 and Pirc Defence 1.e4 d6 have 50 games. Other covered openings include the Scandinavian Defence and rare lines after 1.e4 in the Semi-Open openings. Most of the games in this book were played by the author. Many were against masters, experts, and club players. Tim Sawyer shows typical examples of play in this proven defense.Tim played games vs authors Edmar Mednis, Andrew Martin, and Macon Shibut. He played these openings from both sides of the board. The author played the Alekhine Defense for many years. The Alekhine Defence founded by world champion Alexander Alekhine has long been a favorite of the author. Many players like the Pirc Defense, Ufimtsev, Yugoslav, or Modern Defence. The Center Counter Defence or Scandinavian challenges White immediately. Nimzowitsch played the Queens Knight Defence 1.e4 Nc6. Discover creative ideas in strategy and tactics. Try it\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271595049209,"sku":"9781729478653","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/UmpMc203RlpsakxuUmlxMzljTHhJQT09.webp?v=1768931780","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/alekhine-pirc-1-e4-second-edition-chess-opening-games-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}