Shaw: The King's Gambit (paperback) Damen Gambit Tomashevsky (2703)

Tomashevsky (2703)

including detailed annotations of both of their pre-1971 games

Illustrative games explain typical plans and tactics

12 Rare 3rd Moves

I rechecked all the lines and changed my recommendations according to latest developments of theory and my new understanding

Shaw: The King's Gambit (paperback) Damen Gambit Tomashevsky (2703)There was a golden era when The King's Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning throughout the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient