Download or read book Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening - Volume 7 written by Carsten Hansen and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a LARGE PRINT edition!WINNING FAST IS FUN!This book is a collection of games played by the best players in the world in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of brilliant chess tactics, an accumulation of mistakes or blunders.Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies and tactical ability.The chess opening variations covered in this volume are all minor Semi-Open Games, such as:1) The Pirc & Modern Defenses2) The King's Fianchetto3) The Alekhine Defense4) The Scandinavian Defense6) Owen's Defense, Nimzowitsch Defense