How to play against 1.d4:

Finding a suitable defence to 1 d4 is never an easy task, especially if you don't have endless time available to study the latest theoretical developments. If you choose fashionable openings, it's often a necessity to keep pace with modern theory if you want to succeed with Black.

Those unwilling to become slaves to opening theory need not fear - this book provides a solution. Richard Palliser advocates the Czech Benoni, a simple, low-maintenance but effective opening in which the understanding of ideas and tactics far outweighs the necessity to memorize moves. The lines he selects are very easy to learn and play. Read this book and you will be ready to meet 1 d4 with confidence.

• A complete repertoire against 1 d4
• Cover key positional and tactical ideas for both sides
• Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players

Richard Palliser is an International Master and a former British Rapidplay Champion. He has already established a reputation as a skilled and prolific chess writer; previous works for Everyman Chess include Starting Out: Sicilian Najdorf and Beating Unusual Chess Openings, both of which were warmly received by the critics and chess public alike.

How to play against 1.e4:

It's not easy finding a good opening to play against 1 e4, especially if - like the majority of chess players - you don't have endless hours available to study the latest theoretical developments. If you choose fashionable openings, in this information age it's sadly often a necessity to keep up with theory if you want to survive the opening with Black.

This book provides a solution. Neil McDonald advocates his favourite opening - the very popular French Defence - but chooses a repertoire for Black that requires only the minimum amount of move memorization. The lines he selects are very easy to learn and play - perfect for those who are unwilling to be slaves to opening theory. But there's also something here for more experienced players, as McDonald goes on to offer a second repertoire based on counter-attacking lines against 3 Nc3 and 3 Nd2.

• An easy-to-learn defence against 1 e4
• Provides solutions to all of White's options
• Written by a world-renowned expert on the French
• Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players

English Grandmaster Neil McDonald is an experienced and successful player on the international chess circuit. He is a respected chess coach, who has trained many of the UK's strongest junior players. McDonald is also a talented chess writer and has many outstanding works to his name

494 Seiten, englisch, kartoniert, 1. Auflage 2017