Discovering Chess Openings: Building a Repertoire from Basic Principles

by John Emms

Book Overview

In Discovering Chess Openings John Emms argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work - 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857444191
• ISBN13: 9781857444193
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Gloucester Publishers Plc
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"