{"title":"Luis Rodi","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Luis Rodi, an author renowned for his expertise and innovative approach to niche subjects. With a knack for transforming complex topics into engaging narratives, Rodi captivates both enthusiasts and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find \u003cem\u003eThe Modernized Queen's Gambit Declined\u003c\/em\u003e, a standout title that exemplifies Rodi's skill at making intricate concepts accessible and enjoyable. Although initially sounding like it might be a foray into the world of chess strategies, Rodi takes a unique spin and cleverly ties it into the art of cooking and food, offering readers a fresh perspective on culinary exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned cook or simply passionate about food, Luis Rodi's works promise an informative and delightful read that bridges the intellectual and the practical in unexpected and intriguing ways. Explore his collection today and delve into a world where learning becomes a delightful adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-modernized-queens-gambit-declined-by-luis-rodi-9789464201970","title":"The Modernized Queen's Gambit Declined","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe history of the Queen's Gambit is connected with the very beginnings of modern chess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is cited in the earliest published books on the science of the game, such as the Göttingen manuscript (1490) and the books of Ruy Lopez (1561) and Salvio (1604). The so-called Queen's Gambit Declined—or refused—is, together with the Slav, the main defence in the universe of Queenside openings. It shares with the aforementioned defence a well-earned reputation for being a reliable and very solid scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo make a book considering each and every possibility arising from the opening position of the Queen's Gambit Declined is a cyclopean task that would demand many volumes like the present one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the author's aim was to present a simpler repertoire, with no more than one or two variation options for each important position. In the latter case, a more positional and a more aggressive line are presented, although in many cases these boundaries are blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe last section of \u003cem\u003eThe Modernized Queen's Gambit Declined\u003c\/em\u003e is devoted to the other possible schemes starting from different white moves on their third or fourth move. Here, the chapters on the Catalan order 3.g3—which is among the fashionable lines at the master level—and the move 4.e3 (preceded by a knight move to the third rank) are highlighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach section presented here is composed of several chapters in which theory is developed with an emphasis on the most modern choices in practice. At the end of each chapter, the author presents analysed games that expose the most common ideas in middlegames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope that by the end of reading this material, the reader will not only have incorporated some new ideas into their repertoire—and perhaps changed the idea that the Queen's Gambit Declined is a passive defence—but also have contributed to their general knowledge of chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998732636396,"sku":"9789464201970","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20084673485557.jpg?v=1763229013"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/luis-rodi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}