Article Number
LOEMM1E4E5FS
Author
First Steps: 1 e4 e5
304 pages, paperback, Everyman, 1. edition 2018
From the series »First Steps«
Starting a chess game with 1 e4 e5 is so common that the resulting complex of opening systems traditionally commands its own sobriquet, ”The Open Games“ (1 e4 met by other replies are ”Semi-Open Games“ and everything else comes under ”Closed Games“). The central structure with pawns on e4 and e5 often leads to play based around highly classical themes which are the bedrock of successful chess understanding.
First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes:
First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes:
·the basic principles
·the basic strategies
·the key tricks and traps
| EAN | 9781781944134 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 530 g |
| Manufacturer | Everyman |
| Width | 17 cm |
| Height | 24 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2018 |
| Author | John Emms |
| Series | First Steps |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781781944134 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Binding | paperback |
003 About the Author
005 Preface
006 Introduction
011 1. Introducing the Italian Game
032 2. Italian Game for Both Sides
074 3. The Evans Gambit
102 4. The Two Knights Defence
157 5. The Ruy Lopez
237 6. The Four Knights Game
248 7. The Scotch Game
269 8. Other Openings
298 9. Summary of Recommendations
301 Index of Variations
304 Index of Complete Games
005 Preface
006 Introduction
011 1. Introducing the Italian Game
032 2. Italian Game for Both Sides
074 3. The Evans Gambit
102 4. The Two Knights Defence
157 5. The Ruy Lopez
237 6. The Four Knights Game
248 7. The Scotch Game
269 8. Other Openings
298 9. Summary of Recommendations
301 Index of Variations
304 Index of Complete Games