Orangutan by Bill Wall

Orangutan by Bill Wall

Orangutan by Bill Wall is a comprehensive guide to the Orangutan Opening (1.b4), also known as the Polish Opening or Sokolsky Opening. First published in 1989 by Chess Enterprises, the book provides a thorough survey of the opening’s theory, strategic ideas, and practical applications. Wall demonstrates that the Orangutan is far more than a surprise weapon, offering players a flexible and creative opening capable of leading to rich positional and tactical play.

Topics Covered

• Orangutan Opening (1.b4)
• Polish (Sokolsky) Opening
• Opening theory and move orders
• Strategic plans for White
• Black’s main defensive systems
• Tactical motifs and attacking ideas
• Transpositions into related openings
• Annotated games and practical examples

Key Features

• Written by Bill Wall
• First published in 1989 by Chess Enterprises
• Comprehensive study of the 1.b4 opening
• Covers both strategic concepts and opening theory
• Includes annotated games, practical advice, and theoretical analysis
• Excellent reference for players seeking an unconventional opening repertoire

Recommended For

• Orangutan (1.b4) and Polish Opening players
• Tournament competitors and club players
• Chess coaches and opening enthusiasts
• Players looking to surprise opponents with an offbeat opening
• Anyone interested in expanding their opening repertoire with a creative and aggressive syst

Copies: We have couple of copies of this book.