Opening Repertoire: The Ruy Lopez

Joshua Doknjas is a FIDE Master from Canada who has enjoyed success competing internationally. He has won seven national titles for his age and tied for 1st in the 2019 U18 North American Youth Chess Championship. This is his second book for Everyman Chess.

Throughout the book, the author makes reasonable choices that allow the reader/student to acquire a manageable repertoire which is robust enough to challenge even a well-prepared player but also possible to memorize without spending an unreasonable amount of time checking specific lines of play. Summing up, this is a fine sophomore effort by the young Canadian author: 4/5 Stars, FM Carsten Hansen, American Chess Magazine