The Scotch Game (Starting Out Series) (Starting Out - Everyman Chess) - Softcover

Emms, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185744387X ISBN 13: 9781857443875

Publisher: Everyman Chess, 2005

Synopsis

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 goes back to basics, studying the essential principles of the Scotch Opening and its numerous variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, and warnings to guide improving players, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

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 goes back to basics, studying the essential principles of the Scotch Opening and its numerous variations. Throughout the 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 clearly illustrated. " User-friendly layout to help readers absorb ideas " Concentrates on the key principles of the Scotch Opening " Ideal for the improving player

Edition details

• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185744387X
• ISBN 13: 9781857443875
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224