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Mastering the Chess Openings
103 pages, paperback, Chess Enterprises, 1. edition 1992
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Are you uncertain as to which openings you should study and play? In this book a former U. S. Champion guides you through the maze of choices, offering practical advice to fit your needs and style of play. Every major opening is evaluated as to its style, tactical or positional, its degree of difficulty, its risk or secure nature, and many other characteristics to lead the practical player into lines of play best suited to winning more games. The concepts are illustrated with example games from modern practice. Here is your guide to "Mastering The Chess Openings."
Why play 1 e4? or 1 d4? Is there any real difference between them? Which is the best one for you?
You will find the answers to these and many other opening questions of importance to practical play in this book.
Part I delves into the reasons behind the moves. It offers practical advice on opening selection and play using many examples of theoretical importance from recent play. You will find out the pros and cons of the French, Caro-Kann, Ruy Lopez, and many other openings, from the famous to the obscure.
Part II breaks down the most important openings in terms of specific variations. It tells you: whether a particular line is tactical or positional; popular or forgotten; a good surprise weapon; and a reasonable calculated risk; which lines require burning lots of midnight oil and which can be learned quickly; which line suit your style and which should be played when a win or a draw is needed.
Why play 1 e4? or 1 d4? Is there any real difference between them? Which is the best one for you?
You will find the answers to these and many other opening questions of importance to practical play in this book.
Part I delves into the reasons behind the moves. It offers practical advice on opening selection and play using many examples of theoretical importance from recent play. You will find out the pros and cons of the French, Caro-Kann, Ruy Lopez, and many other openings, from the famous to the obscure.
Part II breaks down the most important openings in terms of specific variations. It tells you: whether a particular line is tactical or positional; popular or forgotten; a good surprise weapon; and a reasonable calculated risk; which lines require burning lots of midnight oil and which can be learned quickly; which line suit your style and which should be played when a win or a draw is needed.
| EAN | 0945470231 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 150 g |
| Manufacturer | Chess Enterprises |
| Width | 13.5 cm |
| Height | 21.5 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Author | John Grefe |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-10 | 0945470231 |
| Pages | 103 |
| Binding | paperback |
005 Introduction
007 Part I: Fight For The Center
059 Part II: Your Opening Repertoire
063 Sicilian Defense
072 King's Indian Defense
077 Ruy Lopez
082 Modern Benoni
084 Gruenfeld Defense
086 French Defense
089 Benko Gambit
091 Caro-Kann
094 Nimzo-Indian Defense
096 Queen's Indian Defense
098 Slav Defense
100 Queen's Gambit Accepted
102 Dutch Defense
103 Pirc/Modern
007 Part I: Fight For The Center
059 Part II: Your Opening Repertoire
063 Sicilian Defense
072 King's Indian Defense
077 Ruy Lopez
082 Modern Benoni
084 Gruenfeld Defense
086 French Defense
089 Benko Gambit
091 Caro-Kann
094 Nimzo-Indian Defense
096 Queen's Indian Defense
098 Slav Defense
100 Queen's Gambit Accepted
102 Dutch Defense
103 Pirc/Modern