A Winning White Repertoire by Eric Tangborn

A Winning White Repertoire by International Master Eric Tangborn

A Winning White Repertoire by International Master Eric Tangborn is a practical opening manual that presents a complete and easy-to-learn White opening repertoire centered on the Torre Attack. Published by Chess Digest in 1994, the book emphasizes strategic understanding, solid development, and practical tournament play rather than memorizing endless theoretical variations. Tangborn demonstrates how the Torre Attack can be used effectively against a wide range of Black defenses, making it a dependable repertoire for club and tournament players. The book includes over 100 deeply annotated games, allowing readers to learn opening ideas through complete master games rather than isolated variations.

Topics Covered

• Torre Attack opening repertoire
• Defenses against the King’s Indian, Nimzo-Indian, and Dutch
• Systems versus the Benoni and Pirc/Old Indian
• Opening strategy and move orders
• Middlegame plans arising from the repertoire
• Positional and tactical themes
• Annotated complete games
• Practical tournament preparation

Key Features

• Written by International Master Eric Tangborn
• Published in 1994 by Chess Digest
• Provides a complete White repertoire based on the Torre Attack
• Features 100+ deeply annotated master games
• Focuses on understanding plans rather than memorizing variations
• Designed for practical success in club and tournament chess

Recommended For

• Club players and tournament competitors
• Players seeking a reliable 1.d4 repertoire
• Torre Attack enthusiasts
• Chess coaches and instructors
• Anyone looking for a practical, strategically sound White opening repertoire