First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes:

• the basic principles
• the basic strategies
• the key tricks and traps

   

First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.

Andrew Martin is an experienced international master and is one of the leading coaches in the UK.

224 Seiten, englisch, kartoniert, 1. Auflage 2016