Khalifman/Soloviov: Squeezing 1.e4 e5: A Solid Strategic Approach Holz Mikhail Tal became World Champion

Mikhail Tal became World Champion in 1960 by defeating the great Mikhail Botvinnik

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The fact that White is given a considerable spatial advantage (e

Khalifman/Soloviov: Squeezing 1.e4 e5: A Solid Strategic Approach Holz Mikhail Tal became World ChampionThe previous book by Khalifman and Soloviov, The Modern Scotch, discussed how to counter 1. e4 e5 in the most direct, aggressive and sometimes even risky fashion. Their new work explores a radically different approach. It presents a White repertoire based on the Four Knights Game, and in particular, the main line the traditional system with 4. Bb5. The authors summarize the method they propose in the following way: 1. White controls the centre,