The Evolution of Chess Opening Theory: From Philidor to Kasparov - Softcover

Keene, Raymond

 
9780080241272: The Evolution of Chess Opening Theory: From Philidor to Kasparov
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0080241271 ISBN 13: 9780080241272
Publisher: Pergamon Press, 1985

Synopsis

Why are certain openings fashionable and why do others vanish? Is this based on an objective evaluation or on mere whim? How were Openings principles first elaborated and by whom? And are the experts on openings always right?

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About the Author

Grandmaster Raymond Keene, a former British champion, and the most prolific chess author ever, has more than 100 books to his credit. He not only is one of the most widely read authors, with sales exceeding one million books, but a widely popular chess columnist for the Spectator (London) and London Times. He was the co-author, with Garry Kasparov and Eric Schiller, of Batsford Chess Openings, the all-time best-selling opening reference book.

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Publisher
Pergamon Press
Publication date
1985
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0080241271
ISBN 13 
9780080241272
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
220

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