The Ruy Lopez is incredibly common at all levels of chess, and everyone who plays 1 e4 e5 as Black needs to have a reliable antidote to this powerful opening. In this book, Grandmaster and Lopez expert Milos Pavlovic provides the answer. Drawing upon his many years of experience facing the Lopez, Pavlovic devises a sound and yet ambitious repertoire for Black, the basis of which is provided by the legendary and ever-popular Marshall Attack. The Marshall is a perfect weapon, as it avoids passive positions and the so-called 'Spanish torture' of many other variations. Furthermore, Black's tactical and positional objectives are usually clear-cut, and often involve a plan of direct attack against the white king. Features include: a complete repertoire against the Ruy Lopez; covers the typical plans for both sides; emphasizes crucial tactical ideas; and, packed with original analysis. Milos Pavlovic is a Serbian Grandmaster and a former Yugoslav Champion. He has enjoyed many tournament successes and has represented his country on numerous occasions. He's a renowned trainer who has worked with many top players, and he's written for worldwide publications such as "Chess Informant" and "New in Chess". Milos Pavlovic is a Serbian Grandmaster and a former Yugoslav Champion. He has enjoyed many tournament successes and has represented his country on numerous occasions. He's a renowned trainer who has worked with many top players, and he's written for worldwide publications such as Chess Informant and New in Chess. Published by Everyman, 174 pages