Description of Chess Opening Essentials: Volume 1, 2, 3 , 4
This four volume Saver-Special of Chess Opening Essentials will not only save you cash but will provide an unparalleled wealth of information on Openings.
Most chess opening books are either too detailed or too shallow. The four volumes of Chess Opening Essentials have exactly the right balance and are an accessible primers and a reference books at the same time. They give a flavor of how every opening works and explain the similarities with other openings--as well as the differences. In addition, they also point at the various Middlegame plans that apply after the Opening has ended.
Chess Opening Essentials, Volume 1, focuses on the many variations of 1.e4. It provides a solid foundation to build your opening repertoire on.
Chess Opening Essentials, Volume 2, focuses on the variations of 1.d4 d5, the 1.d4 various and the Queens Gambits. It also explains what you should be trying to achieve, with clear indications for further study.
Chess Opening Essentials, Volume 3, delves into the the variations of Indian Defenses.
Chess Openings Essentials, Volume 4 focuses on 1.c4 / 1.Nf3 / and Other First Moves
This series is:
- Comprehensive and covers all main variations likely to arise
- Easy-to-use. Important moves and key positions are highlighted in color
- Long-lasting. It doesnt outdate because it is about basics not the latest fashions
- Complete. It explains the plans and counter-plans for both Black and White
- Down-to-earth. It has simple, verbal introductions--not a database dump full of dead trees
- Convenient. Every opening is illustrated with a number of instructive games
- Prize-winning. It received the Golden Award of the Italian Chess Federation
These books help beginners to develop a solid understanding of fundamental opening play, give casual players the ability to choose the opening that suits their style and taste, and are tools for club players to test and review their opening repertoire.