«Playing the Trompowsky», de Richard Pert (tapa dura)

This Playing the Trompowsky by Richard Pert is an English-language hardcover chess book for players building a White repertoire around the Trompowsky Attack. It focuses on 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 and gives a clear introduction to the opening.

What the book covers

Richard Pert presents the Trompowsky Attack as a practical repertoire choice rather than a single move order. In addition to the main line after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5, the book also covers 2.Bg5 against the Dutch Defence and the Pseudo-Tromp after 1.d4 d5 2.Bg5. The result is a broader repertoire built around the same opening idea.

Why it may suit you

This is a good choice for players who want an active opening for White without having to study a huge amount of mainline theory. It is also relevant for opening study, tournament preparation and club play.

The author, Richard Pert, is an English international master who used the Trompowsky successfully for more than ten years. That gives the book a practical perspective as well as an analytical one.

Publication details

• Author: Richard Pert
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Pages: 264
• Publication date: 19 July 2013
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-76-7

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Opening: Trompowsky Attack
• Main coverage: 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5
• Additional coverage: 2.Bg5 against the Dutch Defence
• Additional coverage: Pseudo-Tromp after 1.d4 d5 2.Bg5
• Author: Richard Pert
• Pages: 264
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-76-7