Discovering Chess Openings

Building A Repertoire From Basic Principles

John Emms

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EVERYMAN CHESS
05 September 2006

Hobbies, quizzes & games; Chess

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. This is a complete introduction to opening play. Written by an opening expert, it is ideal for beginners and improving players.

By: John Emms
Imprint: EVERYMAN CHESS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 23g
ISBN: 9781857444193
ISBN 10: 1857444191
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 05 September 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Emms is one of Britain's strongest Grandmasters and has represented England in numerous team tournaments, including Chess Olympiads. He is also a renowned coach who has worked with many top junior and senior players. Previous works for Everyman Chess include Simple Chess and Concise Chess, while he is also a co-author of the very popular openings encyclopaedia Nunn's Chess Openings.

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Discovering Chess Openings

Building A Repertoire From Basic Principles

John Emms

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