Khalifman/Soloviov: Squeezing 1.e4 e5: A Solid Strategic Approach Holz Bb5 with 3

Bb5 with 3

The fact that White is given a considerable spatial advantage (e

Fighting for the initiative from move one

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Khalifman/Soloviov: Squeezing 1.e4 e5: A Solid Strategic Approach Holz Bb5 with 3The previous book by Khalifman and Soloviov, The Modern Scotch, discussed how to counter 1. e4 e5 in the most direct, aggressive and sometimes even risky fashion. Their new work explores a radically different approach. It presents a White repertoire based on the Four Knights Game, and in particular, the main line the traditional system with 4. Bb5. The authors summarize the method they propose in the following way: 1. White controls the centre,