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Starting Out - (Starting Out - Everyman Chess) by Richard Palliser (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Ruy Lopez.
- About the Author: International Master John Shaw is a three-time Scottish Champion who has represented his country at many European Championships and Olympiads.
- 144 Pages
- Games, Chess
- Series Name: Starting Out - Everyman Chess
Description
About the Book
In this easy-to-read guide, chess players go back to the basics of the Ruy Lopez, studying the key principles of its many variations.Book Synopsis
Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Ruy Lopez. The Ruy Lopez is one of the most famous of all chess openings. It has a long and distinguished history and has been played by virtually all of the strongest Grandmasters: Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand ¿ the list goes on! From very early on White activates pieces, takes the initiative and sets about building a dominant centre. In this user-friendly book, author John Shaw goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Ruy Lopez and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. * User-friendly design to help readers absorb ideas* Concentrates on the key principles of the Ruy Lopez
* Ideal for the improving player
From the Back Cover
The Ruy Lopez is one of the most famous of all chess openings. It has a long and distinguished history and has been played by virtually all of the strongest Grandmasters: Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand ¿ the list goes on! From very early on White activates pieces, takes the initiative and sets about building a dominant centre. In this user-friendly book we go back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Ruy Lopez and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. The user-friendly design helps readers absorb ideas. The book concentrates on the key principles of the Ruy Lopez and is ideal for improving players.About the Author
International Master John Shaw is a three-time Scottish Champion who has represented his country at many European Championships and Olympiads.Dimensions (Overall): 10.56 Inches (H) x 5.88 Inches (W) x .42 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Starting Out - Everyman Chess
Sub-Genre: Chess
Genre: Games
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: Gloucester Publishers Plc
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard Palliser
Language: English
Street Date: September 5, 2000
TCIN: 87742824
UPC: 9781857443219
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-2585
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.42 inches length x 5.88 inches width x 10.56 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.59 pounds
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