Author: Paul van der Sterren
Publisher: Gambit Publications
ISBN: 9781906454135
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* The perfect survival guide to the chess openings * All openings covered * Detailed verbal explanations of plans for both sides * Up-to-date and featuring many tips and recommendations * Insights into the 'character' of each opening * Written by one of the world's foremost opening experts The first moves of a chess game define the nature of the whole struggle, as both players stake their claim to the critical squares and start to develop their plans. It is essential to play purposefully and to avoid falling into traps or reaching a position that you don't understand. This is not a book that provides masses of variations to memorize. Paul van der Sterren instead offers a wealth of ideas and explanation, together with the basic variations of each and every opening. This knowledge will equip players to succeed in the opening up to good club level, and provide a superb grounding in opening play on which to build a more sophisticated repertoire. The strategies he explains will, unlike ever-changing chess opening theory, remain valid as long as chess is played, and so the time spent studying this book will be rewarded many times over. Grandmaster Paul van der Sterren has won the Dutch Championship on two occasions, and in 1993 reached the Candidates stage of the World Chess Championship. He is an internationally renowned chess writer and editor: he was one of the founding editors of New in Chess, for whose Yearbooks he has contributed more than 150 opening surveys.
Fundamental Chess Openings
Author: Paul van der Sterren
Publisher: Gambit Publications
ISBN: 9781906454135
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* The perfect survival guide to the chess openings * All openings covered * Detailed verbal explanations of plans for both sides * Up-to-date and featuring many tips and recommendations * Insights into the 'character' of each opening * Written by one of the world's foremost opening experts The first moves of a chess game define the nature of the whole struggle, as both players stake their claim to the critical squares and start to develop their plans. It is essential to play purposefully and to avoid falling into traps or reaching a position that you don't understand. This is not a book that provides masses of variations to memorize. Paul van der Sterren instead offers a wealth of ideas and explanation, together with the basic variations of each and every opening. This knowledge will equip players to succeed in the opening up to good club level, and provide a superb grounding in opening play on which to build a more sophisticated repertoire. The strategies he explains will, unlike ever-changing chess opening theory, remain valid as long as chess is played, and so the time spent studying this book will be rewarded many times over. Grandmaster Paul van der Sterren has won the Dutch Championship on two occasions, and in 1993 reached the Candidates stage of the World Chess Championship. He is an internationally renowned chess writer and editor: he was one of the founding editors of New in Chess, for whose Yearbooks he has contributed more than 150 opening surveys.
Publisher: Gambit Publications
ISBN: 9781906454135
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* The perfect survival guide to the chess openings * All openings covered * Detailed verbal explanations of plans for both sides * Up-to-date and featuring many tips and recommendations * Insights into the 'character' of each opening * Written by one of the world's foremost opening experts The first moves of a chess game define the nature of the whole struggle, as both players stake their claim to the critical squares and start to develop their plans. It is essential to play purposefully and to avoid falling into traps or reaching a position that you don't understand. This is not a book that provides masses of variations to memorize. Paul van der Sterren instead offers a wealth of ideas and explanation, together with the basic variations of each and every opening. This knowledge will equip players to succeed in the opening up to good club level, and provide a superb grounding in opening play on which to build a more sophisticated repertoire. The strategies he explains will, unlike ever-changing chess opening theory, remain valid as long as chess is played, and so the time spent studying this book will be rewarded many times over. Grandmaster Paul van der Sterren has won the Dutch Championship on two occasions, and in 1993 reached the Candidates stage of the World Chess Championship. He is an internationally renowned chess writer and editor: he was one of the founding editors of New in Chess, for whose Yearbooks he has contributed more than 150 opening surveys.
The Ideas Behind the Chess Openings
Author: Reuben Fine
Publisher: B T Batsford Limited
ISBN: 9780713457889
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
The novice chess player faces a huge hurdle when confronted with the quantity of theory available on the openings. Reuben Fine explains the essential concepts and plans for each opening, so that the beginner can learn and understand the openings without being confused by a host of variations.
Publisher: B T Batsford Limited
ISBN: 9780713457889
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
The novice chess player faces a huge hurdle when confronted with the quantity of theory available on the openings. Reuben Fine explains the essential concepts and plans for each opening, so that the beginner can learn and understand the openings without being confused by a host of variations.
Chess Opening Names
Author: Nathan Rose
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473555498
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473555498
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess Openings
Author: William Aramil
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144065185X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
It’s your move . . . The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Chess Openings provides all readers need to know to solidify their opening game and get on the road to victory. In it, the authors provide a step-by-step walk-through of 100 of the most effective opening moves. Each opening strategy is clearly and succinctly explained, with numerous illustrations that bolster the reader’s understanding. • Step-by-step advice and strategies, as well as helpful illustrations • Approximately 605 million people worldwide play chess; the World Chess Federation estimates that more than 285 million play chess online
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144065185X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
It’s your move . . . The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Chess Openings provides all readers need to know to solidify their opening game and get on the road to victory. In it, the authors provide a step-by-step walk-through of 100 of the most effective opening moves. Each opening strategy is clearly and succinctly explained, with numerous illustrations that bolster the reader’s understanding. • Step-by-step advice and strategies, as well as helpful illustrations • Approximately 605 million people worldwide play chess; the World Chess Federation estimates that more than 285 million play chess online
Mastering the Chess Openings
Author: John Watson
Publisher: Gambit Publications
ISBN: 9781904600602
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents information on the ideas and strategies for chess openings.
Publisher: Gambit Publications
ISBN: 9781904600602
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents information on the ideas and strategies for chess openings.
Chess Openings for White Explained
Author: Lev Alburt
Publisher: Chess Information & Research Center
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
"A must for every chess player!"--Anatoly Karpov, 12th World Chess Champion
Publisher: Chess Information & Research Center
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
"A must for every chess player!"--Anatoly Karpov, 12th World Chess Champion
Chess Openings: Traps And Zaps
Author: Bruce Pandolfini
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439147043
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
In the first completely instructional book ever written on chess openings, National Master and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit Bruce Pandolfini teaches players how to take charge of the game's crucial opening phase. Of the three traditional phases of chess play—the opening, the middle-game and the endgame—the opening is the phase average players confront most often. Unfortunately, though, many openings are not completed successfully, partly because until now most opening instruction has consisted of tables of tournament level moves that offer no explanations for the reasons behind them. Consequently, these classical opening patterns can serve as little more than references to the average player. In Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps, Bruce Pandolfini uses his unique "crime and punishment" approach to provide all the previously missing explanation, instruction, practical analyses, and much, much more. The book consists of 202 short "openers" typical of average players, arranged according to the classical opening variations and by level of difficulty. Each example includes: -the name of the overriding tactic -the name of the opening -a scenario that sets up the tactic to be learned -an interpretation that explains why the loser went wrong, how he could have avoided the trap, and what he should have done instead -a review of important principles and useful guidelines to reinforce each lesson Also included are a glossary of openings that lists all the classical "textbook" variations for comparison and reference and a tactical index. Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps is a powerful, pragmatic entry into a heretofore remote area of chess theory that will have a profound influence on every player's game.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439147043
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
In the first completely instructional book ever written on chess openings, National Master and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit Bruce Pandolfini teaches players how to take charge of the game's crucial opening phase. Of the three traditional phases of chess play—the opening, the middle-game and the endgame—the opening is the phase average players confront most often. Unfortunately, though, many openings are not completed successfully, partly because until now most opening instruction has consisted of tables of tournament level moves that offer no explanations for the reasons behind them. Consequently, these classical opening patterns can serve as little more than references to the average player. In Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps, Bruce Pandolfini uses his unique "crime and punishment" approach to provide all the previously missing explanation, instruction, practical analyses, and much, much more. The book consists of 202 short "openers" typical of average players, arranged according to the classical opening variations and by level of difficulty. Each example includes: -the name of the overriding tactic -the name of the opening -a scenario that sets up the tactic to be learned -an interpretation that explains why the loser went wrong, how he could have avoided the trap, and what he should have done instead -a review of important principles and useful guidelines to reinforce each lesson Also included are a glossary of openings that lists all the classical "textbook" variations for comparison and reference and a tactical index. Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps is a powerful, pragmatic entry into a heretofore remote area of chess theory that will have a profound influence on every player's game.
Discovering Chess Openings
Author: John Emms
Publisher: Everyman Chess
ISBN: 1781945829
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
There's no denying that the opening is one of the most daunting phases of the game for newcomers to chess. There are literally hundreds of different opening lines, many with unusual sounding names, and some of these go up to twenty or so moves of theory. What is a chess player supposed to do: memorise countless variations? Don't panic! In Discovering Chess Openings John Emms argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work at all - indeed, it can be both enjoyable and enlightening. The key to successful opening play is not simply learning lines off by heart; instead it's the understanding of the basic principles, and here the reader is guided through the vital themes: swift development, central control and king safety. An appreciation of these principles and their many offshoots will actually allow readers to recreate and discover opening theory, giving them the opportunity to choose the most suitable lines to play in their games.
Publisher: Everyman Chess
ISBN: 1781945829
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
There's no denying that the opening is one of the most daunting phases of the game for newcomers to chess. There are literally hundreds of different opening lines, many with unusual sounding names, and some of these go up to twenty or so moves of theory. What is a chess player supposed to do: memorise countless variations? Don't panic! In Discovering Chess Openings John Emms argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work at all - indeed, it can be both enjoyable and enlightening. The key to successful opening play is not simply learning lines off by heart; instead it's the understanding of the basic principles, and here the reader is guided through the vital themes: swift development, central control and king safety. An appreciation of these principles and their many offshoots will actually allow readers to recreate and discover opening theory, giving them the opportunity to choose the most suitable lines to play in their games.
Questions of Modern Chess Theory
Author: Isaac Lipnitsky
Publisher: Quality Chess Uk Llp
ISBN: 9781906552039
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In English for the first time. Written by a two-time Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956, this is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century.
Publisher: Quality Chess Uk Llp
ISBN: 9781906552039
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In English for the first time. Written by a two-time Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956, this is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century.
Chess Openings for Beginners
Author: Cory Klein
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979382335
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Centuries Worth of Opening Theory and Analysis The topic of chess openings is very theoretical. For centuries, some of the brightest minds in the game have analyzed the game and provided the world with tips on how to establish domination from just the first few moves. However, opening theory is very broad and covers hundreds of possible variations. If you're only beginning to learn and play the game, most books on chess openings will be too intricate and lack the amount of detail required for you to fully understand opening theory. Learn to Win Games From the Opening This book is the perfect guide for chess beginners wanting to learn about opening theory and improve the quality of their openings when playing the game. It covers 30 of the most popular chess openings in history and for each, it provides the following: * Move by move analysis of each opening * Chess diagrams to illustrate every single move and give you a visual representation of each position on the board * A list of advantages and disadvantages of each opening (for both players with white and black pieces) * MOST IMPORTANTLY: A move by move analysis of a grandmaster-level chess game where each opening was used In other words, this book will very simply teach you best opening practices and go over the ones you are most likely to encounter when playing the game. It will also give you all the information you need in order to know which opening to play under which circumstances. Furthermore, it will help you develop your own playing style based on sound openings that have been analyzed and tested for centuries by the brightest minds to ever play the game. Learn From Games Played by Chess Grandmasters This book will also show you examples of opening theory put in practice by chess grandmasters throughout history which will help you understand the reasoning and analysis behind each move. As a result, you will learn to predict probable future moves based on what has been done in the past by the best to ever play the game. So don't hesitate. If you want to learn to win chess games from the opening, now is the time. Just scroll up and grab your copy now!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979382335
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Centuries Worth of Opening Theory and Analysis The topic of chess openings is very theoretical. For centuries, some of the brightest minds in the game have analyzed the game and provided the world with tips on how to establish domination from just the first few moves. However, opening theory is very broad and covers hundreds of possible variations. If you're only beginning to learn and play the game, most books on chess openings will be too intricate and lack the amount of detail required for you to fully understand opening theory. Learn to Win Games From the Opening This book is the perfect guide for chess beginners wanting to learn about opening theory and improve the quality of their openings when playing the game. It covers 30 of the most popular chess openings in history and for each, it provides the following: * Move by move analysis of each opening * Chess diagrams to illustrate every single move and give you a visual representation of each position on the board * A list of advantages and disadvantages of each opening (for both players with white and black pieces) * MOST IMPORTANTLY: A move by move analysis of a grandmaster-level chess game where each opening was used In other words, this book will very simply teach you best opening practices and go over the ones you are most likely to encounter when playing the game. It will also give you all the information you need in order to know which opening to play under which circumstances. Furthermore, it will help you develop your own playing style based on sound openings that have been analyzed and tested for centuries by the brightest minds to ever play the game. Learn From Games Played by Chess Grandmasters This book will also show you examples of opening theory put in practice by chess grandmasters throughout history which will help you understand the reasoning and analysis behind each move. As a result, you will learn to predict probable future moves based on what has been done in the past by the best to ever play the game. So don't hesitate. If you want to learn to win chess games from the opening, now is the time. Just scroll up and grab your copy now!