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.