Bernal: The Berlin Defence Unraveled Strategie The idea behind this gambit

The idea behind this gambit is actually quite serious: by eliminating the black c-pawn and aiming for a rapid development of his queenside

Maksimovic has played in the French Defence all his life and has gained a reputation as an expert in the opening

The book is completed with a set of 'no clues' tests

Magnus Carlsen's chess career is unique: Grandmaster at just 13 years of age in April 2004

Prevention

Bernal: The Berlin Defence Unraveled Strategie The idea behind this gambitA Straightforward Guide for Black and White The Berlin Defence has been a highly popular opening in top level chess ever since Vladimir Kramnik famously used it in the 2000 World Championship match to wrest the title from Garry Kasparov. Club players often hesitate to include 'the Berlin' in their repertoire because they see the typical Berlin Wall endgame as complex and daunting. International Master Luis Bernal has unraveled the Berlin and made it