Chess Openings For Dummies
The fast and easy way to improve your chess gameYou never get a second chance to make a first impression — especially in the game of chess! By using specific examples, detailed explanations, and diagrams, this friendly guide gives you tips and techniques for analyzing openings and developing strategies that will help you win any chess game . . . from the very first move you make!Chess openings 101 — understand what an opening is, how they're classified, and how they differ from one anotherKeep an open mind — get a grip on what it means to play an open game and how it allows for speedy mobilization of your piecesGet down and dirty — discover how to play a semi-open game and shake things up by pulling out your best defensive movesClose in on a win — learn how to maneuver your pieces to the right spot and plan long-range strategies to conquer in a closed gameAdvance your game — take your skills to the next level with the English, Reti, and other flank openings that give you flexibility in responding to your opponent's movesOpen the book and find:How to seize space and limit your opponent's optionsCoverage of popular openings, including the Ruy Lopez, the Sicilian, and the King's IndianOpenings featuring rapid piece developmentWhat it means to play open, semi-open, and closed gamesOpenings that fit your style of playTen common mistakes to avoid in the openingLearn to:Plan a winning strategy from the first move you makeAnalyze your opponent's openingImprove your game with tips and strategiesEnsure victory with helpful diagrams