Play the Scandinavian by Christian Bauer (hardcover)

This Play the Scandinavian by Christian Bauer is an English-language hardcover chess book for players who want to study the Scandinavian Defence against 1.e4. It focuses on the main line 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5 and the move-order details that shape the opening.

What the book covers

Written by Christian Bauer, a grandmaster and one of the leading specialists in the Scandinavian Defence, this book draws on practical experience at the board. Instead of presenting variations as a list to memorise, it explains the ideas behind them and shows when different plans make sense.

That makes it a useful study book for building a repertoire against 1.e4 or for organising your existing knowledge of the opening more clearly.

Who it is for

This title will suit club and tournament players who want a direct, active defence with a clear strategic direction from the start. It is also a good choice for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Scandinavian Defence in a structured way.

Edition information

• Author: Christian Bauer
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Pages: 304
• Publication date: 13 October 2010
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-55-8

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Christian Bauer
• Opening: Scandinavian Defence
• Main line: 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5
• Language: English
• Pages: 304
• Publication date: 13 October 2010
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-55-8