The London Files: Defanging the London System

by Mikhail Ivanov and Vassilios Kotronias

Lambasting the London

Although the London System was first played almost 200 years ago, it lay dormant until the beginning of the 21st century. Then chessplayers rediscovered it, realizing that the London could be played against most responses by Black, obtaining a good game with little preparation.

Nowadays the London has evolved into an opening taken up by both club players and world champions. Magnus Carlsen has played it regularly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 194985969X
• ISBN13: 9781949859690
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Russell Enterprises
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"