The Berlin Defence by Michael Roiz (hardcover)

The Berlin Defence by Michael Roiz is an English-language hardcover chess book for players building a practical black repertoire against 1.e4 and the Ruy Lopez, with the Berlin Defence at its core.

Roiz concentrates on the main endgame line and modern alternatives such as 4.d3, combining opening analysis with the positional ideas behind the moves. The result is a book that helps you understand the structures, not just memorise variations.

What the book covers

This title presents a complete repertoire for Black after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6. It covers both the well-known Berlin endgame and newer attempts by White, giving you a clear framework for studying one of the most important defences in the Spanish Opening.

It is a useful choice for club players, ambitious amateurs and anyone who plays 1...e5 and wants a reliable answer to the Ruy Lopez. The book can support both tournament preparation and independent study of typical Berlin structures.

About the author

Michael Roiz is the author of this book.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Michael Roiz
• Language: English
• Opening: Berlin Defence
• Opening family: Ruy Lopez
• Repertoire side: Black
• Binding: hardcover
• Expected release: late August/early September 2021