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Publisher: ChessBase & Everyman , 2009
Edition: Miscellaneous
Pages : 320
Video running time: 4 hours
Language: English

The Scandinavian has firmly established itself as an opening to be reckoned with. Why has it become so popular?

One reason is that it's relatively easy to learn and play - in many cases Black can rely upon the same system of development regardless of how White proceeds.

One further attraction is that it can lead to both tactical and positional play - there is something to suit all styles of player.

The book:

International Master Jovanka Houska has successfully played both sides of the Scandinavian, and here she reveals everything you need to know about the opening, whether you are employing it as Black or facing it with White.

· Written by a Scandinavian expert
· All the lines are covered
· Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players.

The DVD: 

International Master Andrew Martin has written extensively on the Centre-Counter and here he turns his attention to 1 e4 d5 2 exd5 Qxd5 3 Nc3 Qd6!?

Playing flat out for the win against 1 e4 is never easy, but here we encounter a variation where Black can do just that! All relevant second and third move alternatives for White are covered too!

This DVD will be a boon to all chessplayers,but particularly to the busy person with limited time for study or those who wish to incorporate a new defence into their Black repertoire with the minimum possible hassle. This really is the Scandinavian – the easy way!

Since the first edition of this DVD, the Scandinavian with 3...Qd6 has become very popular. Rightly so, because it ticks a lot of boxes for the competitive chessplayer. Important games are being played in this line frequently all over the world at all levels.

In this new,updated ‘ Scandinavian, the easy way’, Andrew Martin casts his eye over recent trends and offers solutions for Black in the critical lines. He reworks 3...Qd6 and modernizes the variation where necessary. Black can still play 3...Qd6 with confidence!