Descripción
Knight Strikes with 3...Nd4
Bored of the same old Spanish and Scotch? Smashing the Spanish! Stunning the Scotch! gives 1...e5 players a bold and practical way to take back the initiative. Face 3.Bb5 with the sharp and surprising Bird's Defense (3...Nd4) and meet 3.d4 with the nearly forgotten Lolli Variation (3...Nxd4). Both are rare, under-analyzed, and perfect for unsettling White right out of the opening.
Inside, you'll find focused theory, practical guidance, and annotated games - all from Black's perspective. No overloaded repertoires, just fresh, fighting lines ready for real play.
If you enjoy catching opponents unready and rewriting the script from move three, this book is for you.
Author: Mare Soszynski
Publisher: Russell Enterprises
Published: 01/15/2026
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.02w x 0.34d
ISBN13: 9781963885200
ISBN10: 1963885201
BISAC Categories:
- Games & Activities | Chess
- Games & Activities | Board Games
Bored of the same old Spanish and Scotch? Smashing the Spanish! Stunning the Scotch! gives 1...e5 players a bold and practical way to take back the initiative. Face 3.Bb5 with the sharp and surprising Bird's Defense (3...Nd4) and meet 3.d4 with the nearly forgotten Lolli Variation (3...Nxd4). Both are rare, under-analyzed, and perfect for unsettling White right out of the opening.
Inside, you'll find focused theory, practical guidance, and annotated games - all from Black's perspective. No overloaded repertoires, just fresh, fighting lines ready for real play.
If you enjoy catching opponents unready and rewriting the script from move three, this book is for you.
Author: Mare Soszynski
Publisher: Russell Enterprises
Published: 01/15/2026
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.02w x 0.34d
ISBN13: 9781963885200
ISBN10: 1963885201
BISAC Categories:
- Games & Activities | Chess
- Games & Activities | Board Games