"A game as complex as chess can be approached in an infinite number of ways. Nowadays, in the era of computer chess, GMs generally tend to focus their preparation on…

"In his revolutionary opening books, Bauer reveals the secrets of how to play certain unknown variations. He takes an in-depth look not only at the main lines but also more…

"The focus is on sound, strong and interesting opening ideas and further plans, rather than on giving complete games.I have no hesitation in warmly recommending The Modernized Reti to you;…

"In this chunky 600+ page book he offers us a collection of 64 (for Navara it could be no other number) games, chosen for their interest rather than the result,…

"The good news for many French exponents is that Miedema doesn't disappoint, the backbone of his repertoire for Black being highly complex. Coverage is extremely up-to-date, as well as complete…

"I really enjoyed Volume 1 and I found it enlightening and I think that its intended readership of club players will feel exactly the same way and that their understanding…

"Probably not an easy read for he club player, but still an original and high-class exploration of one of the most important opening in chess. It's a really good book!"…

"Each topic in Volume 1 is covered in detail and in a highly educational fashion. A careful and patient study of this book will surely be rewarded by a substantial…

"What I do look at when I think about a chess book is whether the material will help me to improve, and whether I will recall any of it in…

"His account of the collaborations with such players as Kortchnoi, Tseshkovsky as well as Giri and So are just as interesting. Just as with Edouard's account of working with Topalov,…