Herman Grooten – Understanding Before Moving 3.2 – Sicilian Structures (Taimanov – Kan - Richter Rauzer). 424 pages. ISBN 9789464201109. Teaser [PDF] - Herman Grooten – Understanding Before Moving 3.2 – Sicilian Structures (Taimanov – Kan - Richter Rauzer) The first volume dealt with the Najdorf and Scheveningen variations, and it is now time to pay attention to three other…
Herman Grooten – Begrijp wat je doet 3.2 – Siciliaanse structuren (Taimanov – Kan - Richter Rauzer). 432 pages. ISBN 9789464201093. Teaser [PDF] - Herman Grooten – Begrijp wat je doet 3.2 – Siciliaanse structuren (Taimanov – Kan - Richter Rauzer) Nadat in het eerste deel de Najdorf- en de Scheveningenvariant aan bod zijn gekomen, is het nu de beurt…
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