Alexander Raetsky Book order






- 2020
- 2019
- 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
- 2018
- 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
- 2018
A Complete Guide to Benoni Systems and Structures
- 402 pages
- 15 hours of reading
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.
- 2011
No Passion for Chess Fashion: Fierce Openings for Your New Repertoire
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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like the Albin Countergambit and St. George Defense, supported by illustrative games, many of which are previously unpublished.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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.