The engine likes the book moves a bit better, but on my level that is probably not so important. The most recent book on it was written by thomas johansson and is called the fascinating reti gambit. This game below in chess flash format shows whites treatment of the reti opening and the usual move order by white. Jan 09, 20 in his bedroom, david has pictures of soccer players, guitar hero, a bookshelf full of novels and one full of chess strategy books with names like the fascinating reti gambit. Over the years since i wrote the fascinating reti gambit in 2006, people have occasionally asked me if the same setup can be used against other openings than the french defence. The reti brothers stand out as one of the most remarkable stories there is to tell about chess and music. Nov 25, 2007 2 masters hustling but dont know others a master 1st ever double master hustle duration.
The fascinating kings gambit by thomas johansson, maria. I have done some research, but found almost nothing, only an old forum post in which the author of the fascinating reti gambit brings up the idea and it is discussed controversly. Also my searches so far have found other white gambits in french eg reti gambitwing gambitwincklemannriemer gambit but as you say there is not much scope for black gambits. Nf3 is a great move, but it is used mainly by strong players, as the transpositional possibilities. If black accepts the gambit, white has two main plans. The fascinating king s gambit download ebook pdfepub. Fascinating reti gambit 9781411692404 by thomas johansson. The fascinating kings gambit by thomas johansson this work is probably the first book devoted to investigating the entire bishops gambit. There was no real book available with a complete repertoire for the reti. Bb2 is indeed fascinating and there are many traps that white can lay for black.
Information users of guests are not allowed to comment this publication. App editions of the following gambit chess books are available as inapp purchases. In his bedroom, david has pictures of soccer players, guitar hero, a bookshelf full of novels and one full of chess strategy books with names like the fascinating reti gambit. Chess openings for white the reti gambit a novel system against french defence duration. Gambit chess studio is a free app which allows you to enjoy gambit chess books in a new and convenient format, including the ability to play over all the chess content of the book onscreen. Shop for reti opening chess books at us chess federation sales. Gm delchev has issued a fresh book dealing with the reti in general, with special focus on the nf3c4e3b3 stuff as an effective antislav weapon. But i have always been confident that i could manage to overturn these opinions, and write an interesting book with many new lines and underestimated possibilities. Trends in the reti by bob wade and antonio gkountintas. Writing about an opening from the black side would balance your chess writing career.
Thomas johansson is a 34yearold swedish chess player and a devoted fan of the kings gambit. My copy of the fascinating reti gambit arrived today. Are you one of those e4players who absolutely hate to face th. This work is probably the first book devoted to investigating the entire bishops gambit. Rybka solves the kings gambit chess opening slashdot. The reti gambit, like the belgrade gambit introduces energy and activity into a static position. Gambit app books available for the gambit chess studio app. New submitter smarq2 writes chessbase reports that chess programmer im vasik rajlich has solved the kings gambit chess opening with technical means. Mentioned this before but a fascinating scandinavian defence book would be something to think about. Nov 25, 2007 chess openings for white the reti gambit a novel system against french defence duration. Gambit publications a dedicated chess book publisher, whose aim is to produce a select range of quality chess books aimed at players of all levels.
Then the rti gambit may be the solution for you too. A complete in depth repertoire against blacks different ways of declining whites pawn offer is also provided. Especially the scandinavian and carokann have been suggested. Trends in the reti by bob wade and antonio gkountintas 1992. The character was created by writer chris claremont and artist jim lee. Aug 16, 2010 the reti gambit vs the carokann over the years since i wrote the fascinating reti gambit in 2006, people have occasionally asked me if the same setup can be used against other openings than the french defence.
Introducing a new book, bound in two volumes, not only containing an astonishing new pure gambit named the miami variation, but a very delightful, interesting and insightful adventure through a unique perspective of historical chess. I am always surprised to find complete and thoroughly researched books on obscure lines such as this fascinating study. Then the reti gambit may be the solution for you too. My first debut of the reti gambit draw against a 2200 and win against a 1921. Anyway, i actually have two of yours, d4 deviations and the alekhine book, which i quite. But youll often encounter opponents who want to keep things closed. Nf3 is a great move, but it is used mainly by strong players, as the transpositional possibilities are virtually innumerable. Perhaps the baden masters were influenced by what happened in the first round. The first is to play d4 and bxf4, regaining the gambit pawn with central domination.
The kings gambit is a chess opening that begins with the moves. I tried out the reti in some blitz games at club and won them both. We use the traditional book grading system of from best to worst. The fascinating reti gambit thomas johansson highest rating 2250 2007 this antifrench gambit opening 1. And when players decided to decline the gambit, black won once, drew six times and lost eight times. The fascinating reti gambit by thomas johansson, paperback. This is his third publication, following two wellreceived books on the kings gambit the kings gambit for the creative aggressor, a repertoire book based on the knights gambit, and the fascinating kings gambit based on the bishops gambit. Even more challenging, some recently published books included the reti in refutable sidelines for white. Not just because one was a professional musician and the other a professional chess player, but because they are both celebrated, in their respective fields, as founders of. Reti opening chess books shop for reti opening chess books. His first book, the kings gambit for the creative aggressor.
History the gambit was first played by reti just before he switched from 1. Jan 18, 2010 this game below in chess flash format shows whites treatment of the reti opening and the usual move order by white. Johansson has previously contributed some great books on the kings gambit. The fascinating reti gambit by thomas johansson, 2006.
An indepth look at the kings gambit, featuring the bishop. The company was founded by three chess players and editors, grandmasters john nunn and murray chandler, and fm graham burgess. We offer the widest selection of reti opening chess books at the lowest prices with sameday shipping. If youre watching this blog in hope of new ideas in the kg or the reti gambit heres a little treat for ya ive just started a thread on chesspub to discuss a new idea in the rg, i. This is his second book on this ancient but forever young opening. I dont know if this is because theyve fallen in love with having a bishop on b2 or if theyre not interested in booking. It is quite exciting gambit chess so perhaps i ought to check it out.
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