Ntirlis: Playing 1. E4 E5 - A Classical Repertoire Chessbase For a deeper understanding

For a deeper understanding

including Anatoly Karpov and Artur Yusupov

paying special attention to the opening in at least half of the games

The Strongest Period

The former Ukrainian champion's recent books include The Even More Flexible French

Ntirlis: Playing 1. E4 E5 - A Classical Repertoire Chessbase For a deeper understandingBuild a Solid 1 e5 Repertoire Against 1. e4 Playing 1. e4 e5 by Nikolaos Ntirlis offers a practical guide to meeting 1. e4 with Black's most classical response. Rather than forcing players to memorise endless variations, this repertoire book prioritises sound positional understanding and reliable defensive structures. The focus is on concrete, computer tested systems that work at multiple playing levelsfrom ambitious amateurs to experienced