Ipatov: Unconventional Approaches to Modern Chess: Volume 2 - Rare Ideas for White Erzählungen und Romane As theoretical material they are

As theoretical material they are not as huge as the Najdorf variation

and exploit passed pawns through systematic study of strategic ideas rather than mere tactical patterns

his remarkable life's work

International Master Dirk Schuh

Ipatov: Unconventional Approaches to Modern Chess: Volume 2 - Rare Ideas for White Erzählungen und Romane As theoretical material they areThis book is about the practical approach to the game of chess. It shaped me as a player and now I would like to share my philosophy with you. My objective is to combat several generally accepted misconceptions, such as a) only studying opening theory will make you a better player, b) one should always follow the first or second line shown by Komodo or Stockfish, and finally, c) that in theory is equivalent to over the board. The last fallacy is