«Play the Semi-Slav», de David Vigorito (tapa blanda)

This Play the Semi-Slav by David Vigorito is an English-language paperback chess book for players building a practical Black repertoire against 1.d4. Written by international master David Vigorito, it focuses on the Semi-Slav Defence and the wider Slav/Semi-Slav complex, with repertoire choices designed for real use over the board.

The book is aimed at readers who want more than a move list. Vigorito works through the key structures, move-order issues and main branches of the opening, helping you understand how the system fits together as a whole. That makes it a useful study resource for anyone building a tournament repertoire or looking to analyse the Semi-Slav from Black’s side.

What this book covers

The Semi-Slav has long been one of the main defences at a high level, and this book covers the full Slav/Semi-Slav complex rather than only a few fashionable lines. The emphasis is on practical choices you can actually use in play, together with the important subtleties that arise from different move orders.

It is a strong fit for opening study and for players who want a solid answer to 1.d4 with Black. If you are building your repertoire around the Semi-Slav, this title gives you a structured way to work through the opening and its main branches.

Reviews and reception

The book has been praised for its deep analysis and clear coverage of the main variations in the Slav/Semi-Slav complex.

Edition details

• Author: David Vigorito
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Page count: 280
• Publication date: 23 January 2008
• ISBN: 9789185779017

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Opening: Semi-Slav Defence
• Opening family: Slav/Semi-Slav complex
• Repertoire side: Black
• Target opening: 1.d4
• Binding: paperback
• Page count: 280
• ISBN: 9789185779017