From http://www.qualitychessbooks.com/default.aspx
"27 June 2008 - The King’s Gambit by John Shaw to be published in September 2008
We announced a long time ago that we would publish The King’s Gambit by Jan Pinski. Jan had other commitments so I, as a former King’s Gambiteer, am now writing this book. It is not a co-authorship: everything will be by me. I have been analysing since the start of the year, and we hope to publish in September in Europe with the book reaching the US perhaps six weeks later. The delay to the US is not by choice; it is unavoidable due to shipping, customs, etc.
John Shaw"
Quality Chess have a very good reputation (especially the Mihail Marin books) so let's see if this will be a valuable addition or not.
I may get it if reviews are good and the book has plenty of new analysis but we shall see.
Originally posted by SquelchbelchIt will be interesting to see what John Shaw comes up with, though the last time I spoke to him about the KG he was pretty scathing about the opening, so it may not exactly be a labour of love on his part.
From http://www.qualitychessbooks.com/default.aspx
"27 June 2008 - The King’s Gambit by John Shaw to be published in September 2008
We announced a long time ago that we would publish The King’s Gambit by Jan Pinski. Jan had other commitments so I, as a former King’s Gambiteer, am now writing this book. It is not a co-authorship: everything ...[text shortened]... I may get it if reviews are good and the book has plenty of new analysis but we shall see.
Originally posted by Northern LadA shame Joseph Gallagher doesn't seem to want to do a new one, or a book by Short or Fedorov or anyone who actually likes playing it!
It will be interesting to see what John Shaw comes up with, though the last time I spoke to him about the KG he was pretty scathing about the opening, so it may not exactly be a labour of love on his part.
Originally posted by hany3Play through some classic games from yesteryear would be my suggestion ... 18th/19th century jobs. Will be theoeretically irrelevant for the most part but lots of fun and will give you an idea why the King's Gambit has been so popular for so long.
I love the playing the King's Gambit but am rather new to it. What should be my first approach to studying it?
After that look at some more modern games ... Bronstein springs to mind.
As for the book ... well let's be honest it's unlike to reveal any shatteringly new insights is it? A bit ropey but highly playable and fun (if you like that sort of thing) at club level is my prediction for the book's conclusion. Doesn't mean it can't be an enjoyable read of course.
Originally posted by hany3Well, if you are serious about chess probably some book, or some articles on the internet (you can start with wikipedia) so you can quickly be familiar with common lines, ideas, plans... later, when something go wrong you can always post game here to be discussed.
I love the playing the King's Gambit but am rather new to it. What should be my first approach to studying it?
And look the KG tournament thread I just opened !
I must say that wikipedia has nice chess opening articles ;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Gambit