Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Damen Gambit This book by Cyrus Lakdawala

This book by Cyrus Lakdawala

but also how it was all built up from the beginning

Each puzzle has been graded to suit a wide range of chess abilities

The book is designed for players of all levels

THE ROOK UPON A SCAFFOLD

Shaw: Playing 1.e4 Vol.2 Damen Gambit This book by Cyrus LakdawalaDeveloping an effective repertoire with 1. e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this, the second of three volumes, GM John Shaw turns the analytical spotlight on the French Defence, advocating his own favourite weapon for White, the Tarrasch Variation. The final part of the book begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian Defence, by considering a number of rare but tricky options available