Watson presents a wide-ranging view of the way in which top-class players really handle the opening, rather than an idealized and simplified model. Here he does likewise for the openings, explaining how flexible thinking and notions such as ‘rule-independence’ can apply to the opening. In his previous books on chess strategy, he explained vital concepts that had previously been the domain only of top-class players, and did so in ways that have enabled them to enter the general chess consciousness of club players. With this book John Watson seeks to help chess-players achieve a more holistic and insightful view of the openings. Tragically often, once the opening is over, a player won’t know what plan to follow, or even understand why his pieces are on the squares on which they sit. It is hard to know what is important and what is not, and when specific knowledge is vital, or when a more general understanding is sufficient.
For most chess-players, opening study is sheer hard work. Chess Opening Essentials gives a flavour of how a particular opening works, with pointers in the right direction if you wish to explore further.Ī major new title from Gambit Publications Ltd. It gives beginners the ability to choose the openings that suit their style and taste, and gives club players the opportunity to test and review their opening repertoire. It explains the basic plans and ideas for both black and white. Winner of the Italian Chess Federation’s Golden Award! An accessible primer and opening reference book, providing es sential knowledge on all chess openings. Chess openings books: reviews and recommendationsĬhess Opening Essentials Stefan Djuric, Dimitry Komarov, Claudio Pantaleoni
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