A basic knowledge of opening theory is essential for club players, even those who may have little time for study and for whom chess is merely a relaxing pastime, if they are to avoid losing games because of setbacks in the early stages against a more knowledgeable opponent. This book sets out to provide sufficient coverage of all openings, explaining the basic strategy of each variation, with the intention that a few hours' study of favourite lines will enable the reader to avoid these pitfalls in future. This updated edition uses the now universal algebraic notation. The authors are both journalists experienced at writing for the average player. Tim Harding is an Irish Olympiad player, while Leonard Barden is former British Champion and chess correspondent for "The Guardian" and "The Financial Times".
- ISBN10 0713453907
- ISBN13 9780713453904
- Publish Date 28 August 1987
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 July 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Batsford Academic & Educational Ltd
- Imprint Batsford
- Edition New Algebraic ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English