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The Scotch Game
John Emms
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Description for The Scotch Game
Paperback. Going back to the basics, this book studies the essential principles of the Scotch Opening and its numerous variations. Throughout this book there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings to guide the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are illustrated. Series: Starting Out Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 230 x 13. Weight in Grams: 336.
The Scotch Game is one of the oldest openings in chess and has a great history, but more recently it was catapulted back into the limelight due to the enterprise of World number one Garry Kasparov, who completely rejuvenated the opening with an abundance of original ideas for White. He utilized the opening in World Championship matches and other elite events, with very successful results. As a direct result of this, the Scotch Game, a dynamic and sharp opening, has once again become popular at all levels of chess. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and openings expert John Emms ... Read more
The Scotch Game is one of the oldest openings in chess and has a great history, but more recently it was catapulted back into the limelight due to the enterprise of World number one Garry Kasparov, who completely rejuvenated the opening with an abundance of original ideas for White. He utilized the opening in World Championship matches and other elite events, with very successful results. As a direct result of this, the Scotch Game, a dynamic and sharp opening, has once again become popular at all levels of chess. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and openings expert John Emms ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Everyman Chess United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Starting Out Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857443875
SKU
V9781857443875
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About John Emms
John Emms is one of Britain's strongest Grandmasters and has represented England as player and captain in numerous team tournaments. He now has many works to his name, including Attacking with 1 e4 and Play the Najdorf: Scheveningen Style, while he is also a co-author of the very popular openings encyclopaedia Nunn's Chess Openings.
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