Understanding the Chess Openings by Collins, Sam

London: Gambit Publications, 2005. Paperback. About Very Good in worn wrappers; bottom front corner heavily bumped; text itself is unmarked. 9.75 x 6.75 x .75 inches. First Printing The Irish champion attempts a complete survey of chess opening with an emphasis on understanding over memorization; includes an index of variations in its 224 pages

Gambit Publications, 2005-08-30. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

London: Gambit Publications Ltd. As New with No dust jacket as issued. 2009. Reprint - with Corrections. Paperback. 190460028X . SIGNED and dedicated by the Author otherwise UNUSED - This book came from the Chess collection of the late John Bradley, Irish archaeologist, Scholar, Medievalist, Author and more, and member of Kilkenny Chess Club. He was on the team that won the Armstrong Cup in 2011 and represented Ireland at two European finals, etc. The author Sam E. Collins (born 1982) is an Irish chess player. He was awarded the title International Master by FIDE in 2004. His inscription on the title page reads = " Kilkenny 2010. To John. Thank you for having me in Kilkenny. Best wishes in Chess. Sam ". 224 pp. Illustrated throughout with the usual b/w chess examples/diagrams. NO other inscriptions or marks. FINE Pictorial card covers. Smooth uncreased spine - As NEW. GIFT QUALITY. See Images; Small 4to 9" - 10" tall; 224 pages; Signed by Author .