Konikowski/Heinzel: Holländisch - richtig gespielt topmaterial A master must understand the

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the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of knowledge

tactical and positional middle game and the endgame

who is renowned for his innovative and adventurous opening ideas

Konikowski/Heinzel: Holländisch - richtig gespielt topmaterial A master must understand theThe Dutch chess player and theorist Elias Stein (1748 1812) first wrote about the opening after the moves 1. d4 f5 in 1789. Hence the name of the opening. The Dutch Defense is a classic opening that leads to very complicated and exciting positions. For this reason, it is well suited to players with great tactical skills and a strong fighting spirit. This book presents the most important strategic and tactical ideas of the opening based on modern chess