17 Nov 08
I'm looking for advice for a one volume opening book.
The type of book I'm looking for is one that will cover the main plans for most openings. My idea will be to use it was I go through games and would look up the basic ideas for that particular opening. Something like Fine's Ideas Behind the Chess Openings is what I'm thinking but something more up to date.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
17 Nov 08
One of these books may be what you are looking for:
http://www.chesshouse.com/Better_Opening_Play_p/6529.htm
http://www.chesshouse.com/Improve_Your_Opening_Play_p/6088.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Play-Good-Opening-Moves-Chess/dp/0812934741
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1857441869/everymanche02-20
17 Nov 08
Originally posted by tapestryModern Chess Openings by GM Nick De Firmian. It's the best one I've found.
I'm looking for advice for a one volume opening book.
The type of book I'm looking for is one that will cover the main plans for most openings. My idea will be to use it was I go through games and would look up the basic ideas for that particular opening. Something like Fine's Ideas Behind the Chess Openings is what I'm thinking but something more up to date.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
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17 Nov 08
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Originally posted by doodinthemoodThat sound you just heard was Dood hitting the nail firmly on the head.
If you find yourself wanting a piece to be somewhere else in the middlegame, then change your opening to account for this in future games.
I cannot imagine poor opening play would hold anyone back too much.
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19 Nov 08
Originally posted by doodinthemoodYou know, that is the most simple yet profound answer I've heard. Thinking of it it that sense is very helpful.
If you find yourself wanting a piece to be somewhere else in the middlegame, then change your opening to account for this in future games.
I cannot imagine poor opening play would hold anyone back too much.
19 Nov 08
Originally posted by tapestrySam Collins wrote the excellent "An Attacking Repertoire for white" which gives very sound and dynamic openings based on 1.e4. It is a main reference of mine when I play 1.e4 and use it quite a bit for Correspondence play. Great balance of ideas and theory.
Thanks for the ideas. The Sam Collins and Chris Ward books look like they are the type I'm looking for.
20 Nov 08
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Originally posted by tapestryReuben Fine updated his classic Ideas Behind the Chess Openings to include "modern" openings like the Modern Benoni and the Benko Gambit. A "3rd revised edition" came out in 1989. I don't know to what extent, if any, changes were made to the original material.
I'm looking for advice for a one volume opening book.
The type of book I'm looking for is one that will cover the main plans for most openings...Something like Fine's Ideas Behind the Chess Openings is what I'm thinking but something more up to date.
Does anyone have any recommendations?