This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. The Tarrasch is an ambitious...

Der hocherfahrene Autor und Schachtrainer Sam Collins präsentiert ein ideales Repertoire für Spieler, deren Zeit für das Schachstudium begrenzt ist, indem er Varianten auswählt, die zu ähnlichen Strukturen führen. Weiß beginnt mit 1 e4, entwickelt seine Figuren auf natürliche Felder und strebt offene Linien und die Initiative an.

The King's Indian is a hugely popular opening at all levels of chess. Rather than attempting to secure early equality, Black is fighting for the initiative from the very first moves. White is allowed to build up an early central advantage but Black relies on the middlegame, hoping that the central installations that White has constructed will become unwieldy and vulnerable to a devastating counterattack. In many variations, White pursues material or strategic gains but in return Black has tactical and attacking opportunities. The King's Indian Defence appeals to players who arrive at the...

* Everything you need to know about the Reti Opening. --- * The Q and A approach emphasizes plans and strategies. --- * Written by an expert on the opening.