A Dynamic Positional EnterpriseMore than a half-century ago, Hungarian-American Grandmaster Pal Benko crafted a strategy for Black to meet 1.d4. A Benoni-style pawn structure is followed by a strike on the queenside – ...b7-b5! While this tactic had already been known, it was Benko who shaped it into a dynamic, dangerous system.In this first book of a two-volume set, the authors examine the Benko Gambit Accepted in great detail. In addition, understanding that the opening a...

50 Business Models of the New Economy. Lessons from Unicorn Companies tells the vibrant stories of 50 companies that emerged in the last 20-30 years, whose business models allowed them to achieve billion-dollar (and sometimes multi-billion-dollar) valuations. They're different from old-school companies because they were all about new tech and connecting with customers right from the start.The essence of each company's business, its history, monetization pr...

Deze audiocursus Russisch is bedoeld voor Nederlandstaligen die de basis van het Russisch willen leren. De lessen richten zich op praktische zinnen en belangrijke woordenschat, zodat je Russisch kunt spreken en begrijpen in alledaagse situaties. Je leert begroetingen, beleefde uitdrukkingen, essentiële vragen en eenvoudige antwoorden – volledig door te luisteren. Er is geen lees- of schrijfvaardigheid of voorkennis nodig. Dankzij het audioformaat is de cursus perfect voor drukbezette leerl...

Black versus The Tromp and Torre AttacksThe Trompowsky and Torre Attacks, played regularly at club level, may be quite risky to face if you are not prepared. In this comprehensive treatment of both openings – highlighting play from Black’s perspective – popular authors Vassilios Kotronias and Mikhail Ivanov, present solid paths to dynamic equality for the second player.The common thread in both these systems is Bc1-g5 by White. In the Trompowsky, White plays it on the secon...

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 and the new word champion Ding Liren used it to convinc...

Whip the Winawer with The Ram! The French Defense is one of the most popular responses by Black to 1.e4. And the Winawer is the most popular variation of the French. In this book, the authors advocate an early advance of the h-pawn – The Ram – and plans related to it. This move was first used in the game Pilnik-Ståhlberg, Mar del Plata 1946. Argentine grandmaster Hermann Pilnik would go on to win many games with the Ram. The major tabiya of this line arises after 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4 ...