{"product_id":"opening-repertoire-the-slav-9781781945964","title":"Opening Repertoire - The Slav","description":"The Slav (1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6) is a great choice against 1 d4 for players who are after a solid position from the opening but one that also contains dynamic possibilities. The pawn on c6 guarantees Black a firm foothold in the centre but there is also the ever-present possibility to capture on c4 and possibly even try to hold on to this pawn. The Slav is ideal for combining reliability with a promise for dynamic counterplay in the middlegame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Opening Repertoire: The Slav, highly experienced chess author and coach Cyrus Lakdawala guides the reader through the complexities of the Slav and carves out a repertoire for Black. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete repertoire for Black against 1 d4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCyrus Lakdawala\u003c\/b\u003e is an International Master, a former National Open and American Open Champion, and a six-time State Champion. He has been teaching chess for over 30 years, and coaches some of the top junior players in the U.S.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777296007442,"sku":"9781781945964","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1704c803-0344-4f88-8dd7-1e5b50b8dc3a.jpg?v=1765359967","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/opening-repertoire-the-slav-9781781945964","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}