This series brings you a wide variety of unusual opening ideas. They may seem outrageous at fi rst sight, but have proven to be perfectly playable.
An SOS deviates very early from the regular lines in a mainstream opening, usually even before move six! That is why it is so easy to actually bring the variation on the board. You will baffle your opponent without having studied large quantities of stuffy theory.
About the Author
Jeroen Bosch is an International Master and a prolific chess writer for various chess publications. His thoroughly researched contributions to the New In Chess Yearbooks are highly valued, but he also continues to perplex (and pleasantly surprise) us with the seemingly endless stream of unorthodox opening ideas that he manages to unearth for his SOS column in New In Chess Magazine.
Reviews
The Washington Post: “A refreshing book, full of rare, uncommon but sound ideas that can spice up the opening repertoire of any tournament player.”
IM Jeremy Silman: “You’ll be glad you joined Bosch’s bandwagon.”
Leonard Barden, The Financial Times: “A stimulating source for new opening ideas (..) Good value for keen amateurs.”
GM Glenn Flear, Yearbook: “Tricky opening ideas, not much to learn, surprise value and lots of fun.”
Bob Long, Chessco: “For throwing your opponent off balance, it is hard to beat this series.”