Publisher: New in Chess, 2009, Pages: 336, Paperback
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.
Beginning and improving players should get a copy of this book before they buy ANY other chess opening book.
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
Prize-winning: received the Golden Award of the Italian Chess Federation
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.