Grandmaster Repertoire 10 - La defensa Tarrasch, de Ntirlis y Aagaard (tapa dura)

This Grandmaster Repertoire 10 - The Tarrasch Defence by Ntirlis & Aagaard is an English-language hardcover chess book that gives Black a modern, deeply analysed repertoire against the Tarrasch Defence, while also offering useful study material for White players who face it.

What this book covers

The book focuses on the Tarrasch Defence after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 and builds its analysis around key lines such as 9.Bg5 c4. Rather than simply listing familiar variations, it develops the opening with detailed analysis and new ideas that help explain the critical positions more clearly. One important line, 6.dxc5!, is examined over 37 pages.

It is aimed at ambitious tournament players, coaches and repertoire builders who want more than a set of memorised moves. The book is designed to support opening preparation, tournament study and a better understanding of the structures that arise from this defence.

Authors and series

Nikolaos Ntirlis and Jacob Aagaard present this title as part of the Grandmaster Repertoire 10 series. The book belongs to a line known for serious opening work, and this volume is devoted entirely to the Tarrasch Defence.

Because the repertoire is written for Black, it is especially relevant if you play the opening yourself. At the same time, White players will also benefit from studying the recommendations and the main ideas behind them.

Edition details

• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 352
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-92-3
• Publication date: 9 December 2011

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Series: Grandmaster Repertoire 10
• Opening: The Tarrasch Defence
• Authors: Nikolaos Ntirlis and Jacob Aagaard
• Repertoire side: Black
• Study value: also useful for White players facing the Tarrasch Defence
• Language: English
• Page count: 352