Viktor Moskalenko - The Fabulous Budapest Gambit: Much More Than Just a Sharp Surprise Weapon

The Fabulous Budapest Gambit PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION: The arrival of this charming book could change the fortunes of the Budapest (..) The liberal addition of summaries throughout enables the reader to understand the significance of each line. Grandmaster Glenn Flear, Yearbook Moskalenko does not dish out endless variations, but concentrates on the details of the principal (most aggressive) plans. Rochade Europa Magazine In his fascinating book, Moskalenko provides clear analysis and explanations to lots of exciting games, designed to arm the reader with more than ample ammunition. Grandmaster Paul Motwani, The Scotsman I havent seen this quality in an opening book in a very long time; the Ukrainian Grandmaster did a really outstanding job. He has found the right mixture and addresses experienced players who have been playing the gambit for a long time, as well as novices. FreechessViktor MoskalenkoThe Fabulous Budapest GambitNew and Updated Edition
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	TRICK: hidden tactics and some tricky ideas, e.g. traps you can set and pitfalls you have to avoid.
	PUZZLE: possible transpositions, move order subtleties, curiosities and rare lines.
	PLAN: the main ideas for one of the sides in the next phase of the game.
	STATISTICS: winning percentage for a line or for either side/player.
	KEEP IN MIND: here, fundamental ideas for either side are given.

	White to move
	Black to move
King
Queen
Rook
Bishop
Knight
	White stands slightly better
	Black stands slightly better
	White stands better
	Black stands better
+	White has a decisive advantage
+	Black has a decisive advantage
=	balanced position
the position is unclear
	with compensation for the material
>	strong (sufficient)
<	weak (insufficient)
better is
weaker is
!	good move
!!	excellent move
?	bad move
??	blunder
!?	interesting move
?!	dubious move
	only move
	with the idea
	attack
	initiative
	lead in development
	counterplay
#	mate
corr.	correspondence

A gambit for the quick and the alert Dear reader, Welcome to the magical world of the Budapest Gambit! The general idea of this book is to analyse many of the aspects of this fabulous opening: its history, statistics, variations, resources, middlegames, endings and, last but not least, its players.

correspondence

A gambit for the quick and the alert Dear reader, Welcome to the magical world of the Budapest Gambit! The general idea of this book is to analyse many of the aspects of this fabulous opening: its history, statistics, variations, resources, middlegames, endings and, last but not least, its players.

I have tried to create a dynamic book that will help you discover the secrets and the mysterious spirit of a complex opening. In each thematic introduction, and within each annotated game in the book, readers will find much useful strategic and tactical advice and instructions for both colours. The analyses of the carefully chosen games show possible improvements in lines that have not been deeply explored yet. When I began my study of this subject, I did not dare to hope that my discoveries would be so interesting. Like many other players, I had been quite sceptical about the Budapest Gambit. But as I went on, I realized that my initial suspicions were not justified.

Whats more, this gambit can surprise any player who is not sufficiently prepared, even at the highest level. I hope this book will serve as a support to the fans of the Budapest Gambit. And, taking advantage of this moment, Id like to congratulate all chess players with a combative and romantic style. I hope that the idea of this gambit stays alive, and that it will continue to be used to fight players with a defensive style who never dare to undertake combinations. I would like to thank the New In Chess team for their help in publishing this work, and for keeping a creative and friendly atmosphere throughout the process. And thanks above all to my daughter Liudmila and my wife Tatiana for helping me finish this work successfully.