New in Chess - 76: Yearbook

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New In Chess delivers the latest developments in chess openings, featuring fresh ideas at the forefront of modern theory. Each issue presents a wealth of insights into underrated gambits, rare continuations, and almost forgotten strategies, making it an essential resource for both masters and club players. Stay updated on your favorite lines and rejuvenate your opening repertoire quarterly. Readers from around the globe engage in discussions about previous surveys, with contributions from (grand)masters and club players alike, collaboratively exploring new opening advancements. Genna Sosonko reflects on Vadim Zviagintsev's unconventional knight move 2.Na3 in the Sicilian, which sparked laughter from Alexander Khalifman and nostalgia for the editor. This move, popular in online play and blitz tournaments, can serve as a psychological weapon in regular games. The book reviews cover less mainstream openings, including Christian Bauer's 1...b6 and James Rizzitano's repertoire against 1.d4, raising questions about their effectiveness. The authors Sverre Johnsen and Vlatko Kovacevic present a balanced view on the London System, while Boris Schipkov's CD on the A80-A85 Dutch offers extensive material and practical exercises. The 32 NIC Surveys include various Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, and Ruy Lopez variations, among others, providing a comprehensive overview of contemporary opening theory.