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Beating 1 E4 E5
John Emms
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Description for Beating 1 E4 E5
Paperback. Presents a repertoire for White after 1 e4 e5, based on the Italian Game and the Bishop's Opening. This book provides what you need to know about playing the Italian Game and the Bishop's Opening. It covers both the main variations and the tricky sidelines, and highlights crucial move-order subtleties. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
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 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. It is a ... Read more
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 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. It is a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Everyman Chess United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
341g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857446173
SKU
V9781857446173
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Ref
99-2
About John Emms
John 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.
Reviews for Beating 1 E4 E5
"The material is what makes this book very good. Emms annotates 46 games to present the material. What set this apart for me is that as I read the material I felt as if the author was actually talking to me, trying to explain what bits and pieces are going into the choice of moves. There are notes that involve ... Read more