{"product_id":"the-italian-renaissance-i-move-orders-tricks-and-alternatives-by-martyn-kravtsiv-softcover","title":"The Italian Renaissance - I: Move Orders, Tricks and Alternatives by Martyn Kravtsiv (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Italian Renaissance - I: Move Orders, Tricks and Alternatives\u003c\/strong\u003e is an English-language \u003cstrong\u003echess book\u003c\/strong\u003e in paperback that focuses on a flexible \u003cstrong\u003e1.e4\u003c\/strong\u003e repertoire for White, with particular attention to the \u003cstrong\u003eBishop’s Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Game\u003c\/strong\u003e and practical ways to meet the \u003cstrong\u003ePetroff Defence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this book covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this first volume of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Italian Renaissance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMartyn Kravtsiv\u003c\/strong\u003e looks at the modern revival of Italian structures in White’s repertoire. Rather than giving a dry list of variations, he concentrates on move orders, practical tricks and useful alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early chapters examine \u003cstrong\u003e1.e4 e5 2.Bc4\u003c\/strong\u003e both as a direct route into Italian-type positions and as a way to sidestep the Petroff. Kravtsiv also shows when the bishop opening naturally leads into the Italian Game and when it can be used to steer the game in a different direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe discussion then moves to the more classical \u003cstrong\u003e1.e4 e5 2.Nf3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Before White reaches the Italian Game proper, the book prepares you for \u003cstrong\u003e2...Nf6\u003c\/strong\u003e and recommends the line \u003cstrong\u003e3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Nc3\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a range of practical ideas, including some less explored but awkward options for Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy it stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a study book for players who want to build a White repertoire around \u003cstrong\u003e1.e4\u003c\/strong\u003e with more flexibility and a clearer sense of move order. It is well suited to opening study, repertoire building and preparation for club or tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartyn Kravtsiv\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author, and the book is written in English. It is published here in \u003cstrong\u003epaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e chess book\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Italian Renaissance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martyn Kravtsiv\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 August 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (paperback):\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1-78483-097-7\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (hardcover):\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1-78483-098-4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wydawnictwo Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Domyślny tytuł","offer_id":52098676556119,"sku":"9781784830977","price":128.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/7299\/9255\/files\/the-italian-renaissance-i-move-orders-tricks-and-alternatives-by-martyn-kravtsiv-miekka-okladka-9781784830977_867ee727-3c58-4ba4-9c9c-1011a18a5f27.jpg?v=1783607094","url":"https:\/\/fabrykaszachow.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/the-italian-renaissance-i-move-orders-tricks-and-alternatives-by-martyn-kravtsiv-paperback","provider":"Sunrise Chess \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}