Chess Opening Essentials

Stefan Djuric

• 20 november 2016
• 9789056917272

Samenvatting:

The ideas & plans behind all chess openings.

Volume 3 of an accessible primer and reference book about chess openings. Provides a solid foundation to build your opening repertoire on. Explains what you should be trying to achieve, with clear indications for further study.

Comprehensive: covers all main variations likely to arise
Easy-to-use: important moves and key positions are highlighted in colour
Long-lasting: it doesn’t outdate because it is about basics – not the latest fashions
Complete: explains the plans and counterplans for both Black and White
Down-to-earth: simple, verbal introductions (not a database dump full of dead trees)
Convenient: every opening is illustrated with a number of instructive games

This book helps beginners to develop a solid understanding of fundamental opening play, gives casual players the ability to choose the opening that suits their style and taste, and is a tool for club players to test and review their opening repertoire.

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