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Beating 1e4 e5: A repertoire for White in the Open Games
Beating 1e4 e5 A repertoire for White in the Open Games Author:John Emms Grandmaster John Emms presents a repertoire for White after 1 e4 e5, based on the Italian Game and the Bishop?s Opening. The lines he recommends are built upon a sound yet aggressive system of development which can be deployed against virtually every Black defence. The emphasis is firmly on understanding and executing key positional and tactical... more » ideas, rather than the arduous process of memorizing theory. Emms covers both the main variations and the tricky sidelines, and highlights crucial move-order subtleties. This book provides everything you need to know about playing the Italian Game and the Bishop?s Opening.*A Grandmaster?s repertoire after 1 e4 e5*Packed with new ideas and analysis*Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament playersJohn Emms is a Grandmaster and has captained the English Team at two Chess Olympiads. He?s an experienced coach who has worked with many top players, including World Championship finalist Michael Adams. He?s also a highly respected chess writer, with many outstanding works to his name.« less