Understanding the Chess Openings How Modern Openings Are Played: a Comprehensive Guide. (SIGNED Copy)

Collins, Sam

ISBN 10: 190460028X / ISBN 13: 9781904600282

Published by Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2009

About this Item

SIGNED and dedicated by the Author otherwise UNUSED - This book came from the Chess collection of the late John Bradley, Irish archaeologist, Scholar, Medievalist, Author and more, and member of Kilkenny Chess Club. He was on the team that won the Armstrong Cup in 2011 and represented Ireland at two European finals, etc. The author Sam E. Collins (born 1982) is an Irish chess player. He was awarded the title International Master by FIDE in 2004. His inscription on the title page reads = " Kilkenny 2010. To John. Thank you for having me in Kilkenny. Best wishes in Chess. Sam ". 224 pp. Illustrated throughout with the usual b/w chess examples/diagrams. NO other inscriptions or marks. FINE Pictorial card covers. Smooth uncreased spine - As NEW. GIFT QUALITY. See Images; Small 4to 9" - 10" tall; 224 pages; Signed by Author.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding the Chess Openings How Modern Openings Are Played: a Comprehensive Guide. (SIGNED Copy)
• Publisher: Gambit Publications Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190460028X
• ISBN 13: 9781904600282
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Reprint - with Corrections.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ireland. Scotland. Celtic
  • Signed &/or Limited Edns
  • Sport & Games/Chess

About this title

Synopsis

This major new work surveys all chess openings, providing a guide to every critical main line and featuring descriptions of the typical strategies for both sides. These commentaries will be welcomed by all club and tournament players, as they will help them to handle the middlegame positions arising from each opening better, and will equip them to find the best continuation when their opponents deviate from the standard paths.

As it covers all openings, Understanding the Chess Openings will also prove invaluable to those who are seeking to create a repertoire. At a glance, readers will get a feel for the character of an opening, and an idea of whether it might suit their style. Potential theoretical problem areas and move-order issues, so critical when creating a repertoire, are also highlighted.

Features include:
* Main lines explained move by move
* Guidance against rare but dangerous sidelines
* Special emphasis on lines popular at club level
* Brief description of both sides’ aims at the end of each main line
* General introduction to each major opening
* Complete games are given to illustrate key ideas
* More than 400 diagrams

About the Author

Sam Collins is a young International Master from Ireland who won the Irish Championship in 2002. He competed in several World and European junior championships and has represented Ireland in two olympiads, winning a gold medal at Bled in 2002. He is also an experienced chess teacher who has lectured at the Berkeley Chess School in California.