Building and maintaining an opening repertoire can be a demanding task. In this book, the author solves this problem by providing the reader with a repertoire with the white pieces based on the popular opening move 1 d4. The recommended lines given here have stood the test of time and are regularly employed by Grandmasters.
Part of the "Starting Out" series, acclaimed for its approach to tackling chess openings, this work provides the basics of the Queen's Gambit Declined, an opening of historical importance, introducing the key moves and ideas, and explaining the reasoning behind them. It also provides tips and warnings highlighting the characteristics of this move.
In Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian, John Emms and Richard Palliser team up to investigate by far the most popular and widely-played chess opening, but in a revolutionary way. They select an abundance of opening weapons for both White and Black, many of which are innovative, visually shocking, incredibly tricky, or have been unfairly discarded.
Are you tired of constantly following the same old opening moves? Fed up with always having to keep up with modern chess theory? This book examines one of the popular and respected openings at various levels of chess: the Nimzo-Indian. It supplies the reader with ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire.
International Master Craig Pritchett studies the Sicilian Scheveningen in a clear-cut way, introducing the crucial initial moves and ideas and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them, something that is sometimes neglected or taken for granted.
Opening experts Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik study the Queen's Gambit Accepted in a clear-cut way, introducing the vital early moves and ideas and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them, something that is sometimes neglected or taken for granted.
In this easy-to-follow guide, renowned chess teacher Chris Ward explains the most important tactical patterns and how chess players can catch out their opponents with a variety of tricks and traps. Everything players need to know about chess tactics and checkmates is contained here.
Argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work at all. Here, the reader is guided through the vital themes: swift development, central control and king safety. This book helps readers to recreate and discover opening theory, giving them the opportunity to choose the most suitable lines to play in their games.
Attempts to provide the reader with a strong and trustworthy repertoire with the white pieces based on the popular opening move 1 e4. This book seeks to give you the confidence to play these variations against all strengths of player and provide you with reliable opening armoury for years to come.
