In his 2007 book, Gambiteer II: A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black , Davies argues that White’s most popular setups—the Ruy Lopez and the Queen’s Gambit—aren't actually optimal from a development perspective. Instead of playing into White's hands, he offers a repertoire designed to seize the initiative immediately through "open warfare" and sharp tactical play.
Davies’ approach is built on the idea that many amateur players—and even some masters—are uncomfortable when forced to defend against early, direct attacks. Gambiteer 2 Repertoire For Black Nigel Davies [...
Davies uses extensive analysis, including many correspondence games, to prove these gambits are more than just "hope chess"—they are theoretically resilient weapons. A Word of Caution: Is It "Complete"? In his 2007 book, Gambiteer II: A Hard-Hitting