Attacking with 1e4

Attacking with 1e4

by John Emms
Attacking with 1e4

Attacking with 1e4

by John Emms

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Overview

Fed up with having to learn so much opening theory? Struggling to keep up with all the latest developments? Then this book may well be the answer to all your problems! Grandmaster John Emms offers a new arsenal of opening weapons with which to attack to your unaware opponents. Starting with the move 1 e4, the reader is armed with systems against all possible black defences. In each case learning ideas is more important than memorising long variations, so this repertoire should be ideal for players who don¿t have the luxury of being able to spend countless hours studying theory. Each line is easy to learn and play, but will they will still pose your opponent with difficult problems to solve over the board. *All possible defences to 1 e4 are covered *Written by a battle-hardened 1 e4 player *Ideal for club and tournament players

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781857442670
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Publication date: 08/01/2001
Series: Everyman Chess
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 169
Product dimensions: 6.15(w) x 9.14(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

John Emms is one of Britain¿s strongest Grandmasters and is a member of the English national team. He has also carved out a reputation for being an excellent chess writer and has many works under his name. He is co-author of the very popular openings bible Nunn¿s Chess Openings.

Table of Contents

Bibliography4
Introduction5
1Attacking the Sicilian: The Closed Variation7
2Attacking 1...e5: The Bishop's Opening36
3Attacking the French: The King's Indian Attack67
4Attacking the Caro-Kann: 2 c4106
5Attacking the Pirc: The 150 Attack125
6Attacking the Modern: The 150 Attack138
7Attacking the Scandinavian143
8Attacking the Alekhine: The Exchange Variation151
9Other Black Defences156
Index of Variations159
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