Shaw: The King's Gambit (paperback) Taktik GM John Shaw has been

GM John Shaw has been Scottish Champion three times

WM-Kandidat 1953

came from a Russian noble family

Junior Tay invites you to join him in a study of his favourite Ivanchuk games

Queen versus Rook

Shaw: The King's Gambit (paperback) Taktik GM John Shaw has beenThere was a golden era when The King's Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning throughout the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of White's ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient