Openings for the Club Player

Barden, Leonard, Harding, Tim

ISBN 10: 0713453907 / ISBN 13: 9780713453904

Published by Pavilion Books, 1988

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 9603198-6

Synopsis:

A basic knowledge of opening theory is essential for club players, even those who may have little time for study and for whom chess is merely a relaxing pastime, if they are to avoid losing games because of setbacks in the early stages against a more knowledgeable opponent. This book sets out to provide sufficient coverage of all openings, explaining the basic strategy of each variation, with the intention that a few hours' study of favourite lines will enable the reader to avoid these pitfalls in future. This updated edition uses the now universal algebraic notation. The authors are both journalists experienced at writing for the average player. Tim Harding is an Irish Olympiad player, while Leonard Barden is former British Champion and chess correspondent for "The Guardian" and "The Financial Times".

Synopsis: A basic knowledge of opening theory is essential for club players, even those who may have little time for study and for whom chess is merely a relaxing pastime, if they are to avoid losing games because of setbacks in the early stages against a more knowledgeable opponent. This book sets out to provide sufficient coverage of all openings, explaining the basic strategy of each variation, with the intention that a few hours' study of favourite lines will enable the reader to avoid these pitfalls in future. This updated edition uses the now universal algebraic notation. The authors are both journalists experienced at writing for the average player. Tim Harding is an Irish Olympiad player, while Leonard Barden is former British Champion and chess correspondent for "The Guardian" and "The Financial Times".

Bibliographic Details

Title: Openings for the Club Player
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good