Kotronias: The Modern Spanish: Breyer and Zaitsev Systems Geschenkidee Fianchetto Variation: 4 g3 Ba6

Fianchetto Variation: 4 g3 Ba6 5 b3 b5

The Scandinavian is an ideal opening for amateurs who do not have much time to study variations

King walks in the opening

Tactical Endings

This was a Style of the Future

Kotronias: The Modern Spanish: Breyer and Zaitsev Systems Geschenkidee Fianchetto Variation: 4 g3 Ba6Two Solid, Strategically Complex Ways to Meet the Spanish! The Breyer and Zaitsev Variations of the Ruy Lopez are two of the most dynamic lines played today. Examining them from both White and Black's point of view, Greek grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias discusses their strengths, weaknesses and presents suggested improvements where necessary. The Breyer Variation of the Ruy Lopez is the brainchild of Hungarian hypermodern Gyula Breyer. He suggested