The Evolution of Chess Opening Theory: From Philidor to Kasparov - Softcover

Keene, Raymond D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0080241271 ISBN 13: 9780080241272

Publisher: Pergamon Press, 1985

Synopsis

Ray Keene traces the development of opening theory from the time of Philidor to the present day. He shows how chess thinking has evolved from past dogmatism, where a particular opening was judged according to general principles formulated by a few top masters, to the current situation in which principles tend to go by the board and each variation is analyzed on it's own merits. Each stage of this evolution is illustrated by the inclusion of extracts from contemporary sources.

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About the Author

Grandmaster Raymond Keene, a former British champion, and the most prolific chess author ever, has more than 100 books to his credit. He not only is one of the most widely read authors, with sales exceeding one million books, but a widely popular chess columnist for the Spectator (London) and London Times. He was the co-author, with Garry Kasparov and Eric Schiller, of Batsford Chess Openings, the all-time best-selling opening reference book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pergamon Press
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0080241271
• ISBN 13: 9780080241272
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 220