Archangel and New Archangel - Softcover

Krzystof Panczyk is an International Master from Poland. He is a frequent visitor to Britain, playing in both international events and in the British League. He was placed third in the 1991 Polish Championship and has a wealth of experience with the Archangel

Krzystof Panczyk is an International Master from Poland. He is a frequent visitor to Britain, playing in both international events and in the British League. He was placed third in the 1991 Polish Championship and has a wealth of experience with the Archangel

Two experts provide a thorough guide to two exciting variations of the Ruy Lopez, the most famous and traditional of all chess openings. Both the Archangel and the closely-related New Archangel (also known as the Moller Variation) see Black boldly challenging White for the initiative. Both lines lead to sharp play, in which both sides have winning chances, This book, the first on these systems, will be invaluable to players of both White and Black. The first book devoted to these dynamic opening variations. Up-to-the-minute coverage of one of Alexei Shirov's favorite defences. Written by a long-time expert in the Archangel, and a keen practitioner of the New Archangel. (5 3/4 x 8 1/4, 160 pages, diagrams)