Alex Simon Johnson

Alex S. Johnson, who is of Sicilian origins from his mother's side, was born in New York in 1981.

He first approached the world of chess when he was just a child.

He stood out among his friends and classmates when he played chess. He has always loving playing and trying new challenges. He found great passion in chess game, not only as a hobby, but also as a way to get money. In fact, he began first to follow and then to participate in professional tournaments with excellent results.

He believes that chess is much more than a game. It can tell you how a culture teaches logical reasoning, critical thinking, attention, problem solving, abstract logic, observation, strategic planning and imagination.

Chess is an opportunity to meet new people with the same interest.

Alex's goal is to make chess game accessible and playable to as many people as possible. Always stays up-to-date with chess latest news and after several years of tournaments and teaching experience, Alex decided to write a series of practical guides dedicated to both beginners and experts.

His book contains modern, updated and technical strategies to enjoy every single game to the fullest.

Alex believes that you don't need to be an expert to be good at chess, but it's necessary to read several books about how to read your opponent's moves and develop your own strategy.