POPULAR CHESS OPENINGS
Philidor Files
Detailed Coverage of a Dynamic Opening
Detailed Coverage of a Dynamic Opening
The Philidor is a dynamic and underrated answer to White's most popular opening move, 1. e4. Recently it has acquired something of a cult following amongst certain Grandmasters; its supporters include the French number one Etienne Bacrot and the former European Champion Liviu Dieter-Nisipeanu. One of its major selling points is its flexibility - Black even has a choice of two opening moves. It also suits a wide variety of playing styles. Games can lead to sharp, tactical duels as well as strategic, positional battles.
In this book Christian Bauer, himself a renowned Philidor expert, uncovers the secrets behind this intriguing opening. Using his own experience and other top-class Philidor games, Bauer identifies both the critical main lines and the tricky sidelines. He also examines the key tactical and strategic ideas for both White and Black, while highlighting crucial issues such as move-order options - a major weapon for the modern Grandmaster.
* Comprehensive coverage of a provocative opening
* Packed with original analysis
* Ideal for club and tournament players
In this book Christian Bauer, himself a renowned Philidor expert, uncovers the secrets behind this intriguing opening. Using his own experience and other top-class Philidor games, Bauer identifies both the critical main lines and the tricky sidelines. He also examines the key tactical and strategic ideas for both White and Black, while highlighting crucial issues such as move-order options - a major weapon for the modern Grandmaster.
* Comprehensive coverage of a provocative opening
* Packed with original analysis
* Ideal for club and tournament players
Philidor Files
Detailed Coverage of a Dynamic Opening
Catalog Code: B0160EM
Our Price: $25.95
Dangerous Weapons - French
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Dazzle Your Opponents!
In Dangerous Weapons: The French, International Master John Watson takes a revolutionary look at one of the most famous and widely-played chess openings: the French Defence. Instead of travelling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, Watson concentrates on fresh or little-explored variations of the French, selecting a wealth of "dangerous" options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!
Dangerous Weapons - French
Dazzle Your Opponents!
Catalog Code: B0190EM
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A Spanish Repertoire for Black
As the title suggests, the repertoire is based on the respected Spanish Opening, or the Ruy Lopez, as it is commonly called in the United States. In his previous book, Beating the Open Games, Grandmaster Mihail Marin dealt with White's options up to 3.Bb5. Now Marin provides all the answers for Black after 4.Ba4.
A Spanish Repertoire for Black
Catalog Code: B0008QT
Our Price: $29.95
Grandmaster Secrets - The Caro-Kann
The Inside Story on a Popular and Rich Opening Complex
The Inside Story on a Popular and Rich Opening Complex
Chess Explained is a new series of books about chess openings. They are not theoretical works in the traditional sense, but more a series of lessons from a chess expert with extensive over-the-board experience with an opening. You will gain an understanding of the opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games.
Grandmaster Secrets - The Caro-Kann
The Inside Story on a Popular and Rich Opening Complex
Catalog Code: B0018GB
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Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 1
The Complete 1. e4
The Complete 1. e4
This volume helps beginners to develop a solid understanding of fundamental opening ideas, gives casual players the ability to choose the opening that suits their style and taste, is a tool for club players to test and review their opening repertoire, as well as a reference book to which advanced players keep returning.
Chess Opening Essentials - VOLUME 1
The Complete 1. e4
Catalog Code: B0023NIC
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A Strategic Opening Repertoire
In 1998 a slim volume by IM John Donaldson explored the crafting of a sophisticated but easily assimilated group of interrelated opening strategies intending to establish small but lasting advantages. The result, A Strategic Opening Repertoire was an instant success. Now this second edition, revised by Danish FM Carsten Hansen with the assistance of John Donaldson, is greatly expanded - twice the size, with many more games and detailed explanations.
A Strategic Opening Repertoire
Catalog Code: B0027RE
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Mastering the Chess Openings - VOLUME 2
Unlock the Mysteries of the Modern Chess Openings
Unlock the Mysteries of the Modern Chess Openings
For most chess-players, opening study is sheer hard work. It is hard to know what is important and what is not, and when specific knowledge is vital, or when a more general understanding is sufficient. Tragically often, once the opening is over, a player won't know what plan to follow, or even understand why his pieces are on the squares on which they sit. John Watson seeks to help chess-players achieve a more holistic and insightful view of the openings. In his previous books on chess strategy, he explained vital concepts that had previously been the domain only of top-class players.
Mastering the Chess Openings - VOLUME 2
Unlock the Mysteries of the Modern Chess Openings
Catalog Code: B0076GB
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Opening For White According to Anand 1. e4 - VOLUME II
his volume is devoted to the main lines of one of the most popular and interesting openings in chess theory - the Ruy Lopez.
Opening For White According to Anand 1. e4 - VOLUME II
Catalog Code: B0021EU
Our Price: $31.95
Opening Developments
School of Chess Excellence - VOLUME 4
School of Chess Excellence - VOLUME 4
The fourth in Mark Dvoretsky's School of Chess Excellence series, this book analyzes opening problems that players may face in any game. As always, there are numerous examples to help illustrate the best choices to make for chess success.
Opening Developments
School of Chess Excellence - VOLUME 4
Catalog Code: B0004OE
Our Price: $34.95
Secrets of Opening Preparation
Dvoretsky School of Future Chess Champions - VOLUME 2
Dvoretsky School of Future Chess Champions - VOLUME 2
This helpful chess handbook discusses how to build an opening repertoire and produce opening novelties. Additionally, it explores the connection between the opening and the later stages of the middlegame and the endgame.
Secrets of Opening Preparation
Dvoretsky School of Future Chess Champions - VOLUME 2
Catalog Code: B0007OE
Our Price: $39.95
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