![]() The book is a treasure trove of pearls of chess opening wisdom and, like all of Z-N's books, a delight to read.īy Bruce Pandolfini. See also "Winning Chess Openings" by Yasser Seirawan.Īlso, for those who have a penchant for chess history, and who do not mind dealing with the older "Descriptive" chess notation, I highly recommend the instructive (though dated in terms of the latest theory, as it was originally published in 1935) "How to Play the Chess Openings" by Eugene A. While the treatment of each opening is cursory, it is helpful in gauging what the opening is about, providing perspective and sufficient exposure to aid in deciding which openings you might be interested in pursuing in more depth. Provides an introductory overview of not only basic opening principles and theory, but a broad survey of essentially every chess opening. See also "Chess Openings for Juniors" and "Winning In The Opening", both by J.N. This would be a good supplement-companion to John Emms' "Discovering Chess Openings." (above). Features tutorial overview chapters on the following openings: Giuoco Piano, Sicilian Dragon, Queen's Gambit, Nimzo-Indian Defence, and Morra Gambit. Does a better than average job of explaining not only HOW to play the opening, but WHY moves are made. A well-written, instructive book, targeted to the beginner-novice, focusing on the application of opening PRINCIPLES and techniques. ![]() However, if you are uncertain about opening FUNDAMENTALS or what you should be thinking and doing during the opening, this book does an exceptional job of addressing and clarifying these issues.īy Mike Basman. Be aware that this is not an openings reference or manual of opening variations it is not intended to provide comprehensive coverage of specific openings. Simply the best book to learn basic chess opening PRINCIPLES. This is a MUST-READ for the beginner-novice. For online chess book reading and/or downloading, see my blog article: **ĭiscovering Chess Openings: Building Opening Skills from Basic Principlesīy John Emms. Google Books provides preview book excerpts for some titles. ** Click on the titles for additional information, reader reviews, etc., of the book on. If you are looking for an introductory, overview or survey of a specific opening beyond the books listed here, check out the "Starting Out.", ".Move By Move" and "First Steps." series of books published by Everyman Chess, as well as the ".Explained" series by Gambit Publications.īe sure also to check out my blog article Chess Openings Resources for Beginners and Beyond. ![]() Here is a sampling of good chess openings books, particularly suitable for the improving chess amateur - from beginner to expert, and beyond. ![]()
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