Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Open Games Geschenkidee Maroczy Bind

Maroczy Bind

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He outlines White's most promising options and Black's best defenses

d5 with the “Réti” response 2 c4

which was never extremely popular but is still played today

Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Open Games Geschenkidee Maroczy BindWhat does a chess player need who is familiar with the rules but often gets into trouble right away in the opening? This question was the starting point for the authors before they began to compile their material. The result is a book (the first of a small series) that gives explanations to help the reader understand the openings that arise after the initial moves 1. e4 e5 (eg such renowned and important openings as the 'Ruy Lopez', the 'Four Knights