Grandmaster Repertoire 20 - The Semi-Slav by Lars Schandorff

This Grandmaster Repertoire 20: The Semi-Slav by Lars Schandorff is an English-language paperback chess opening book that gives Black a focused repertoire against 1.d4, with the Semi-Slav Defence at its centre.

About this book

Written by Danish grandmaster Lars Schandorff, this volume takes a repertoire-first approach to one of the most important defences in modern chess. It is aimed at players who want a structured way to study the Semi-Slav and understand the key ideas behind the main lines, rather than just memorising variations.

The book is especially relevant for players preparing against 1.d4, and it will also suit ambitious club players and tournament players looking for a clear guide to this opening system.

Edition details

• Author: Lars Schandorff
• Series: Grandmaster Repertoire 20
• Opening: Semi-Slav Defence
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 264
• Publication date: 22 July 2015
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-94-1

Reviews and reception

Earlier books by Lars Schandorff on 1.d4 were very well received by reviewers and grandmasters. GM Simen Agdestein wrote: “I have recently been reading Lars Schandorff’s Playing 1.d4 books, thinking that it cannot possibly get more instructive than this.”

GM Boris Avrukh summed them up briefly: “Lars, I want to play your book.”

On this publication, IM John Donaldson wrote: “Danish Grandmaster Lars Schandorff has the gift of producing manageable and readable opening books... Schandorff’s book is must reading for anyone who plays the Semi-Slav.”

Key details

• Product type: chess opening book
• Series: Grandmaster Repertoire 20
• Author: Lars Schandorff
• Opening: Semi-Slav Defence
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Pages: 264
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-94-1