The Berlin Defence

Every chessplayer who meets 1.e4 with 1.e5 needs a reliable response to the Ruy Lopez, and The Berlin Defence is an ideal solution. GM Michael Roiz presents a complete repertoire for Black after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6, offering top-class antidotes to anything White may try.

Every chessplayer who meets 1.e4 with 1.e5 needs a reliable response to the Ruy Lopez, and The Berlin Defence is an ideal solution. Ever since Vladimir Kramnik used the Berlin to shut down Garry Kasparov’s best efforts in their 2000 World Championship match, practically all of the world’s top players have successfully incorporated the “Berlin Wall” into their repertoires.

GM Michael Roiz presents a complete repertoire for Black after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6, offering top-class antidotes to anything White may try. From the famous Berlin Endgame to recently fashionable tries such as 4.d3, Roiz combines cutting-edge analysis with insightful positional guidance.

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