The book is widely recommended for improving players, particularly those rated below who want to inject more energy into their games with the black pieces. Reviewers on platforms like Chess.com and ChessPub highlight its value for learning "attacking chess" rather than just memorizing a "bulletproof" repertoire. Review: The Alterman Gambit Guide - Black Gambits 1
While emphasizing fun, the author works to ensure the recommended lines are reliable even at high levels of play. Target Audience Black Gambits - 1
Alterman structures the material around , using them to provide: The book is widely recommended for improving players,