Soltis: The U.S. Chess Champions 1845-2011 Damen Gambit d4 ever since its conception

d4 ever since its conception a century ago

Black allows White to build an imposing centre before striking back and attacking it with pieces and pawns

The Spectator:

The positions reached are dynamic and of a highly tactical nature

Soltis: The U.S. Chess Champions 1845-2011 Damen Gambit d4 ever since its conceptionThis thoroughly updated and revised edition of the highly acclaimed 1986 reference work provides a definitive history of all championship events in the United States through April, 2011. Both the games and the occasions are covered in depth, including biographical details, descriptive settings, anecdotes, tournament drama, unusual games, and grandmaster analysis. Included in this edition are 13 new tournaments, 40 new diagrams and 13 additional