El Muro de Berlín, de John Cox (tapa blanda)

The Berlin Wall by John Cox is an English-language chess book on the Berlin Defence in the Ruy Lopez, with a clear focus on understanding the opening’s ideas, structures and practical plans rather than memorising long variations.

What this book is about

John Cox explains the strategic ideas behind the so-called Berlin Wall, the Berlin Defence in the Ruy Lopez. It is a respected choice against 1.e4 and has been used at the highest level, including by Wladimir Kramnik against Garry Kasparov. The book places particular emphasis on pawn structures and on the logic behind the moves.

This makes it a strong choice for players who want more than a move-by-move repertoire. It will also appeal to anyone studying modern opening theory and looking for a clearer grasp of the Exchange Ruy Lopez and related Berlin structures.

Why choose The Berlin Wall?

• covers one of Black’s most solid responses to 1.e4
• explains the ideas behind the opening, not just the theory
• shows the Berlin Defence in top-level play
• useful for studying pawn structures in the Exchange Ruy Lopez and the Berlin Defence

Edition details

• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Number of pages: 328
• Publication date: 15 September 2008
• ISBN: 9789185779024

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: John Cox
• Opening: Berlin Defence in the Ruy Lopez
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Number of pages: 328
• Publication date: 15 September 2008
• ISBN: 9789185779024