Description
Two dynamic Everyman Chess books in one volume: Play the Accelerated Dragon by Peter Lalić and Play the Benko Gambit by Nicolai Pedersen.
A complete Black repertoire against both 1 e4 and 1 d4 – built for fighting players who want active, unbalanced positions from move one.
Play the Accelerated Dragon – Peter Lalić
The Accelerated Dragon is one of Black’s most popular Sicilian choices. Pieces develop quickly to active squares, and the greater flexibility compared to the traditional Dragon means White’s Yugoslav Attack loses much of its sting. GM Lalić presents a reliable system focused on clear plans and swift counterplay, showing why the Accelerated Dragon is a weapon for life.
Play the Benko Gambit – Nicolai Pedersen
The Benko Gambit is one of Black’s most dynamic openings against 1 d4. A pawn investment buys long-term queenside pressure that often carries right into the endgame. GM Pedersen covers the critical main lines, tricky sidelines, and all of White’s attempts to avoid the Benko – giving you a complete, practical repertoire.