Queen's Gambit Declined - A repertoire for Black based on the Lasker Variation UpdateSN_required false while positional specialists rely on

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This work appeals to players of all levels seeking to strengthen their opening strategy and escape the trap of endless memorization

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Queen's Gambit Declined - A repertoire for Black based on the Lasker Variation UpdateSN_required false while positional specialists rely onFor over a century, the Queen's Gambit Declined was arguably the most important opening in world championship matches and top tournaments, and numerous world champions have played the Queen's Gambit with both White and Black. On this DVD, Sam Collins presents a repertoire for Black based on the Lasker Defense. This variation, which is considered very solid, was revived with new ideas by former world champion Vishy Anand and forms the cornerstone of