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Alexander Raetsky

    Petroff Defence
    The Queen's Indian Defense
    Classical Sicilian
    Strategic Plans
    The Masters
    Starting Out: Benoni Systems
    • 2018

      A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series in one volume. Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Accepted by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Declined by Neil McDonald Starting: Slav Semi Slav by Glenn Flear

      A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play
    • 2018

      Masters of Attack

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Three brilliant books from Everyman Chess brought together in one volume. The Masters: Alexander Alekhine, Master of Attack The Masters: Boris Spassky, Master of Initiative The Masters: Mikhail Tal, Tactical Genius By Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik

      Masters of Attack
    • 2018

      Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Starting Out: Benoni Systems by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik and Starting Out: The Modern Benoni by Endre Vegh, brought together in one volume.

      A Complete Guide to Benoni Systems and Structures
    • 2011

      Focusing on unconventional chess openings, this book offers club players a chance to revitalize their strategies with eleven unique variations that have surprised even World Champions. Authored by GM Raetsky and IM Chetverik, the guide emphasizes solid, lesser-known lines like the Albin Countergambit and St. George Defense, supported by illustrative games, many of which are previously unpublished. By stepping away from current trends, players can catch opponents off guard and enjoy the thrill of setting their own fashion in chess.

      No Passion for Chess Fashion: Fierce Openings for Your New Repertoire
    • 2007

      The Classical Sicilian is one of Black's most popular and highly regarded opening choices against 1 e4. Part of the Starting Out series, this book revisit the basics of the Classical Sicilian, discussing the crucial early moves and plans for both sides.

      Classical Sicilian
    • 2006

      Opening experts Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik study the Queen's Gambit Accepted in a clear-cut way, introducing the vital early moves and ideas and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them, something that is sometimes neglected or taken for granted.

      Queen's Gambit Accepted
    • 2005

      Petroff Defence

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The Petroff Defence is considered as one of Black's most reliable methods of meeting the king's pawn opening. In this book, openings experts Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik study the typical plans and tactics for both White and Black in this complex opening. It is useful for club and tournament players.

      Petroff Defence