Starting Out: The Modern - Davies "US Made" The Player's board uniquely features

The Player's board uniquely features decorative grooves running along the squares perimeter

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Starting Out: The Modern - Davies "US Made" The Player's board uniquely featuresThe Modern Defence is a dynamic, ambitious and universal opening, one that can be used against virtually every system White can play. Black's provocative strategy is based upon allowing White to construct an imposing pawn centre in the anticipation that a well timed strike will bring about its downfall. Both sides can play for high rewards, albeit at some risk: White can hope to succeed with a direct attack or to squash Black with a space advantage,