Tiger's Modern, de Tiger Hillarp Persson (tapa blanda)

This Tiger's Modern by Tiger Hillarp Persson is an English-language chess opening book on the Modern Defence against 1.e4, with a practical focus on the flexible ...a6 system and the ideas behind it.

What this book covers

Grandmaster Tiger Hillarp Persson presents his own Black repertoire in the Modern Defence and concentrates on the plans, typical reactions and strategic ideas that matter over the board. Rather than building the book around long theoretical trees, he shows how to understand the positions and find your way through less familiar structures.

The material is based on practical play, analysis and selected games, so the emphasis stays on usable guidance rather than memorising variations. That makes it a useful study book for players who want to build a repertoire with ideas they can actually apply in their own games.

Why it stands out

Tiger's Modern is aimed at players who want a Black repertoire after 1.e4 that feels flexible and less predictable. It will suit club players and more advanced readers who prefer to learn openings through model reactions, plans and practical examples.

The book was also awarded the Perry Pawnpusher award for the Hardest Work Opening book - Black.

Reviews

“This is the kind of chess book that I value most highly; one in which the author seems to have enjoyed the process of writing, and offers the reader the pleasant experience of direct communication from a thoughtful person. If you are looking to expand your repertoire, and consider yourself one of those 'unreasonable' men upon whom all progress depends, Tiger's Modern is highly recommended.”

GM Jonathan Rowson, New in Chess

“A thorough and very thoughtful book... new analysis and improvements in nearly every line... Tiger's Modern is a first-rate book by an original thinker.”

IM John Watson

“In a clear but highly entertaining writing style, Tiger gives us in-depth plans/rules/ideas that will prove invaluable to the reader... fine explanations, mixed with a seemingly endless cascade of new plans and theoretical novelties... The author's plan-rich explanations (some of the best I've ever seen!) make mastering this system doable. Highly recommended!”

IM Jeremy Silman

“Keeps one entertained with a lively style full of humour... Great stuff!”

GM Glenn Flear, New in Chess

“A fantastic source of inspiration, good advice and hard analysis”

Phil Adams

“Tiger's Modern is an outstanding book, equally full of ‘heart' and ‘brain'”

Rick Kennedy, Chessville

Key details

• Product type: chess opening book
• Author: Tiger Hillarp Persson
• Language: English
• Opening: Modern Defence against 1.e4
• Opening move: ...a6
• Binding: paperback
• Pages: 216
• ISBN: 9789197524360