The Modernized Flank Attack

The book "The G-Pawn Push in Chess" explores the aggressive move of pushing the g-pawn two squares down the board, which has become increasingly popular at the top level. While it can be a risky move, it can also lead to interesting fights and unexpected outcomes. The book covers different categories of g4 (...g5) openings and provides examples of how to use them effectively. It also discusses the reasons why the g-pawn is being launched, such as attacking a short-castled king, challenging the stable position of a Nf3, and seizing space on the kingside. The book aims to help players implement these lines into their play and improve their overall chess game.

Format: Hardback
Length: 361 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2024
Publisher: Thinkers Publishing

Pushing your g-pawn two squares down the board is an unconventional idea that has been gaining popularity at the top level of chess. While some may view it as a backroom chess game or a relic from the past, it is a move that can weaken your position significantly. One of the most weakening moves available is g2-g4 (or ...g7-g5), which has an evaluation of -1.30 when running Stockfish 15 on low-depth. However, there are some positions where g2-g4 (or ...g7-g5) makes more sense and brings an interesting fight. The player must be willing to take a considerable amount of risk, as the resulting positions often get messy and veer away from traditional paths, increasing the expected number of mistakes and decreasing the drawing percentage. The book "G4 (...g5) in Chess Openings" is aimed at covering a wide range of chess openings and showcasing the different categories of g4 (...g5) one may meet in the early stage of the opening. While g4 (...g5) is not always the best move, it can still be a valuable option in certain situations. However, it is important to remain somewhat objective and not get too excited by the thrill of an upcoming attack, as g-pawn pushes can quickly turn out to have disastrous consequences.

Dimension: 234 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789464787511
Edition number: New ed