Alexander Ipatov - Unconventional Approaches to Modern Chess, Volume 1: Rare Ideas for Black

Unconventional Approaches to Modern Chess Volume 1 by Alexander IpatovRare Ideas For BlackIn this highly original book, Grandmaster Alexander Ipatov shares the chess philosophy that helped him become a top Grandmaster. Contrary to the generally accepted norms that permeate the modern chess world, he argues that spending most of one's training time on studying opening theory and memorizing trending lines until move 30 is wrong. However, this is exactly how most beginners start learning chess nowadays.Some strong Grandmasters also fall into this trap when they prioritize opening theory ahead of other aspects of the game. this often leads to fundamental gaps in one's chess understanding, a deficit that is really hard to fix, especially for young players. Ipatov's ideology is based on the belief that one should work on enhancing one's general chess understanding and take a surprise-first approach when it comes to playing openings. The aim is to avoid opponents' preparation in the mainstrea