Mazukevich's Madness - Carsten Hansen

The Four Knights is typically a solid and reliable Opening for White, and when White after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6, plays 4.d4; the lines typically follow a predictable pattern, leading to well-studied positions that are completely equal. Except that the lines covered in this book show a different take for Black, by continuing 4...exd4 5.Nxd4 and now, 5...Nxe4!?, completely changing the Course of the game.

In this book, FIDE Master Carsten Hansen carefully analyzes all of White's potential answers to Black's temporary piece sacrifice. Additionally, he offers a Repertoire for Black against all other 4th move Options for White, such as 4.Bb5, 4.g3, 4.Bc4, 4.a3, 4.h3, and more, as well as the Belgrade Gambit (4.d4 exd4 5.Nd5).

Prepare to give White a ruthless wake-up call!