Strategic Play with 1 e4 (Paperback)

Paperback. Many players approach the opening with a desire to learn sharp lines and out-prepare their opponents. This is an exhausting task, which gets more difficult by the day. However, there is a different strategy which is more practical and designed for longevity. This is to develop an advanced understanding of typical positions. Such a policy is the best approach against different move orders and new ideas.Milos Pavlovics 1 e4 repertoire is based on lines where an understanding of plans and strategic ideas is more important than rote memorisation. The focus is on important positional considerations such as:How to make the pieces work most effectively with a given pawn structureHow to spot weak points and exploit themHow to limit the opponents counterplayOpening Repertoire: Strategic Play with 1 e4 guides the reader through a complete repertoire for White. Pavlovic examines the key aspects of each line and provides the reader with well-researched and fresh analysis. Every annotated game is a lesson on typical middlegame plans, based on the instructive question-and-answer method. Milos Pavlovic's 1 e4 repertoire is based on lines where an understanding of plans and strategic ideas is more important than rote memorisation. Opening Repertoire: Strategic Play with 1 e4 guides the reader through a complete repertoire for White Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…