Starting Out: the Ruy Lopez (Starting Out - Everyman Chess) - Softcover

Shaw, John

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9781857443219: Starting Out: the Ruy Lopez (Starting Out - Everyman Chess)
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ISBN 10: 1857443217 ISBN 13: 9781857443219
Publisher: Everyman Chess, 2003

Synopsis

Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Ruy Lopez.

The Ruy Lopez is one of the most famous of all chess openings. It has a long and distinguished history and has been played by virtually all of the strongest Grandmasters: Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand ¿ the list goes on! From very early on White activates pieces, takes the initiative and sets about building a dominant centre. In this user-friendly book, author John Shaw goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Ruy Lopez and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.

* User-friendly design to help readers absorb ideas
* Concentrates on the key principles of the Ruy Lopez
* Ideal for the improving player

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About the Author

International Master John Shaw is a three-time Scottish Champion who has represented his country at many European Championships and Olympiads.

From the Back Cover

The Ruy Lopez is one of the most famous of all chess openings. It has a long and distinguished history and has been played by virtually all of the strongest Grandmasters: Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand ¿ the list goes on! From very early on White activates pieces, takes the initiative and sets about building a dominant centre. In this user-friendly book we go back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Ruy Lopez and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. The user-friendly design helps readers absorb ideas. The book concentrates on the key principles of the Ruy Lopez and is ideal for improving players.

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Publisher
Everyman Chess
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1857443217
ISBN 13 
9781857443219
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
144
Rating
  • 3.40 out of 5 stars
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