<div>Fed up with getting difficult positions with the black pieces? Tired of always having to keep up with all the latest developments? Take a break from the mountains of opening theory and play 1...b6! With the move, preparing a bishop fianchetto, Black immediately directs the game into relatively uncharted territory, one where White players are not able to sit back and rely on their "opening book" knowledge.<br><br>The real beauty of 1...b6 is that it can be played against virtually every single first move by White, so it is a perfect choice for Black players with neither the time nor inclination to memorize a multitude of different defences. Despite being relatively unexplored, 1...b6 has been the weapon of some dynamic and uncompromising world-class players, including Britain''s first Grandmaster, the late Tony Miles.<br><br>In this revolutionary book, Christian Bauer reveals for the first time the secrets of how to play 1...b6 with success. He takes an in-depth look at both the main lines and White''s more offbeat tries, creating a comprehensive repertoire for the Black player and highlighting the tactical and positional ideas for both players.<br><br>>Written by a 1...b6 expert<br>>All of White''s possibilities are covered<br>>Full explanation of the most important thematic ideas<br></div>