From the rear 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
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- Title Starting Out
- Author John Emms
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st
- Pages 224
- Language ENG
- Publisher Everyman Chess, (London)
- Date September 1, 2005
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781857443875
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