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There was a time when the King's Gambit was the favorite chess 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 in the 20th century, but its popularity faded, as many players are wary of sacrificing a pawn for long-term compensation. There are honorable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient weapon can still draw blood: Morozevich, Short, Zvjaginsev and ex-US Champion Yury Shulman are world-class players who attack with the King's Gambit. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)794.122The arts Recreational and performing arts Indoor games of skill; board games Chess Theory and instruction OpeningLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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