Grandmaster Repertoire 10 - La defensa Tarrasch, de Nikolaos Ntirlis y Jacob Aagaard (tapa blanda)

This Grandmaster Repertoire 10 - The Tarrasch Defence by Nikolaos Ntirlis & Jacob Aagaard is an English-language paperback chess opening book for players building a serious Black repertoire against 1.d4, while also offering useful study material for White players facing the Tarrasch Defence.

What the book covers

The Tarrasch Defence leads to dynamic positions and often involves accepting an isolated pawn, so it can be both demanding and rewarding. Ntirlis and Aagaard focus on the critical lines, including 9.Bg5 c4, and present their own analysis rather than simply repeating established theory.

This is not just a guide to known variations. It is a repertoire book built on extensive analysis, with new ideas and fresh assessments throughout, making it a practical choice for opening study, tournament preparation, repertoire building and coaching reference.

What reviewers highlighted

Reviewers praised the book for going beyond routine collation and for challenging accepted views with detailed analysis. One noted that the line 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.dxc5! is handled over 37 pages, underlining how deeply the authors examine key variations.

Edition details

• Series: Grandmaster Repertoire 10
• Opening: Tarrasch Defence
• Authors: Nikolaos Ntirlis and Jacob Aagaard
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Page count: 352
• Publication date: 9 December 2011
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-91-6

Key details

• Product type: chess opening book
• Series: Grandmaster Repertoire 10
• Opening: Tarrasch Defence
• Authors: Nikolaos Ntirlis and Jacob Aagaard
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Page count: 352
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-91-6