Chess Opening Essentials Volume 2: 1.d4-d5 / 1.d4-various / Queen's Gambits

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Chess Opening Essentials Volume 2: 1.d4-d5 / 1.d4-various / Queen's Gambits

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The ideas & plans behind ALL chess openings!

Volume 2 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!

Features:

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.

Specifications:

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: New In Chess (May 10, 2009)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches