Scherbakov: The Triangle System Spielmaterial \r\nSmyslov Variation: 4 Nf3 Bg7

\r\nSmyslov Variation: 4 Nf3 Bg7 5 Bg5

The general focus is less on theory and has a more practical approach – although he does present recently played games and some important theoretical updates

The ability to quickly gain a good overview and to recognize all details and development possibilities - as well as a strong imagination - are the basic prerequisites for successful play

and plays a vital role in the repertoires of current top players such as Viswanathan Anand and Veselin Topalov

Attacking the English/Reti

Scherbakov: The Triangle System Spielmaterial \r\nSmyslov Variation: 4 Nf3 Bg7Grandmaster Ruslan Scherbakov presents an opening system for Black based on the Semi Slav Triangle, an ambitious way to fight the ever popular Queen's Gambit. Black's weapons include the Noteboom Variation a dynamic counterattack which takes White out of his comfort zone and offers Black the chance to dictate the game from the outset. Scherbakov also examines options for Black against the aggressive Semi Slav Marshall Gambit, as well as White's