Starting Out: The R騁i (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781857446227)

The R騁i is a popular opening at all levels of chess. The great advantage it possesses over other openings is that it's a thematic system which can be adopted against many different defences, and because of this it's a firm favourite amongst those who prefer the understanding of ideas over dry memorization of moves. In this book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald examines the R騁i by going back to basics, introducing the key moves and ideas, and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them - something that has often been neglected or taken for granted in other works. The Starting Out series has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming chess players. These books are ideal for enthusiasts who don't necessarily have extensive knowledge of the openings in question and who wish to appreciate the essential principles behind them. User-friendly design to assist readers Concentrates on the fundamental principles of the openings Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players.

Author: Neil McDonald
ISBN-10: 1857446224
ISBN-13: 9781857446227
Publisher: Gloucester Publishers Plc
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2010
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d