<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">When opening a chess game with the Scandinavian, 1.e4 d5, Black decides on the very first move where the battle will be fought – a significant gain for any competitive player. Grandmaster Christian Bauer is one of the world’s leading experts on the Scandinavian and in this book he reveals the secrets of his over-the-board success.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 8.5pt">Bauer focuses particularly on 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5, the established main line of the Scandinavian. An understanding of the move order nuances is essential, and Bauer is an ideally-qualified guide.</DIV>