Playing the Ragozin
Playing the Ragozin by Richard Pert, published by Quality Chess UK LLP in 2016, is a comprehensive guide for chess enthusiasts focusing on the Ragozin Defense against 1.d4. This edition spans 440 pages and is presented in English. The book outlines how Black can establish a strong presence in the center while developing pieces on active squares, offering opportunities for dynamic counterplay or a kingside attack. Pert shares his complete repertoire for Black, detailing strategies that are accessible without the need for extensive memorization of variations.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the Ragozin, starting from the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 and progressing through various lines, including the 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Bb4 setup. Pert also addresses related variations such as 3.Nc3 Bb4 and responses to the Catalan. The author emphasizes theoretical soundness while steering clear of forced draws, making this repertoire particularly appealing for players who aim to secure a win with Black. This book serves as a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of chess strategies and improve their gameplay.
Official synopsis Publisher
The Ragozin is an ideal system against 1.d4: Black establishes a foothold in the centre and quickly develops his pieces on active squares, with good chances for dynamic counterplay or a kingside attack. Black’s opening has proven its worth at the highest level, yet the underlying ideas are simple enough to be learned without excessive memorization of variations.
In this book, IM Richard Pert shares his own complete repertoire for Black after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6. The main subject is the Ragozin, which occurs after 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Bb4, but the author also provides thoughtful recommendations in the related 3.Nc3 Bb4 variation, as well as against the Catalan (3.Nf3 Nf6 4.g3) and all other popular White options. Throughout the book, Pert not only checks for theoretical soundness, but also goes out of his way to avoid forced draws and other dead-equal positions, making this repertoire especially suitable for practical players who want to play for a win with Black.
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