(In English known as Bologan's Ruy Lopez for Black). The Ruy Lopez 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 from Black's point of view. Author analyzes two different options against every variation, explains strategic and tactical motifs in the Ruy Lopez, how to use Pawn structures etc. The main lines in Black’s repertoire are the Marshall Attack (8...d5) and the Breyer Variation (9...Nb8), each of them is examined on ca 100 pages. Also all other variations and sidelines from the 4th thorugh 9th move of White are covered - 4.Bxc6, 5.Bxc6, 6.Bxc6, 5.Nc3, 6.Nc3, 5.d4, 6.d4, 5.Qe2, 5.d3, 6.d3, anti-Marshall 8.a4, 8.h3, 8.a3, 8.d4 etc. Accompanied with 132 samples for solutions. Bibliography, detailed index of games and variations.Bologan wrote also the book on other Open games after 1.e4 e5 - Oruzhie Bologana za chernykh v otkrytykh debyutakh. These two books offer complete Black repertoire after 1.e4.
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