2001, 176 Seiten, kartoniert, englisch
The opening phase of the game throws up difficult questions for those keen to study and improve their chess. Should I open with 1.d4, 1.e4, or choose something else? How should I meet these moves when I am playing Black? Are systems based on immediate counterattack my best bet, or should I concentrate on developing the pieces?
Byron Jacobs outlines the key plans and strategies in all major openings and helps the reader to decide upon an opening repertoire.
