Modern Chess Opening Repertoire for White by James Rizzitano (English) Paperback

Description: Modern Chess Opening Repertoire for White by James Rizzitano A practical guide in how to begin a game of chess, based on studying the choices made by current top players. This includes general preferences and well as specific moves, such as keeping a safe king and seizing any space advantage. His choices are supported by detailed work with the current top computer engines that use neural network assessments. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description James Rizzitanos goal in this book is to provide you with a one-volume, theoretically sound, dynamic opening repertoire beginning with 1 e4.Studying the choices of the current top players, he identifies these secrets of their success: Play openings where you have a relatively safe king.Take the bishop-pair in a semi-open position if it is offered to you.Avoid creating unnecessary weaknesses in your own position.Accept questionable gambits and material sacrifices.Absorb any space advantage conceded by the opponent. His choice of lines to recommend is based on these principles, and supported by detailed work with the current top computer engines. While serious work on chess openings confirms the basic truth that White cant simply force a large advantage from the start position, we can greatly narrow Blacks path to safety, and tilt the practical struggle in our favour. To have a chance of half a point, our opponents will need to solve difficult tactical and strategic problems deep into the middlegame.The main lines recommended are: Giuoco Piano (via Bishops Opening move-order)Modern Advance Caro-KannTarrasch FrenchRossolimo and Moscow Sicilians, and 2...e6 3 c3Traditional main lines vs Scandinavian and AlekhineTricky piece-play options against the Pirc and Modern Back Cover James Rizzitanos goal in this book is to provide you with a one-volume, theoretically sound, dynamic opening repertoire beginning with 1 e4. Studying the choices of the current top players, he identifies these secrets of their success: Play openings where you have a relatively safe king. Take the bishop-pair in a semi-open position if it is offered to you. Avoid creating unnecessary weaknesses in your own position. Accept questionable gambits and material sacrifices. Absorb any space advantage conceded by the opponent. His choice of lines to recommend is based on these principles, and supported by detailed work with the current top computer engines. While serious work on chess openings confirms the basic truth that White cant simply force a large advantage from the start position, we can greatly narrow Blacks path to safety, and tilt the practical struggle in our favour. To have a chance of half a point, our opponents will need to solve difficult tactical and strategic problems deep into the middlegame. The main lines recommended are: Giuoco Piano (via Bishops Opening move-order) Modern Advance Caro-Kann Tarrasch French Rossolimo and Moscow Sicilians, and 2...e6 3 c3 Traditional main lines vs Scandinavian and Alekhine Tricky piece-play options against the Pirc and Modern International Master James Rizzitano dominated New England chess from 1976 to 1989, winning 157 of 336 events in which he competed. His career highlights include victories over Alburt, Benjamin, Benko, Christiansen, Dlugy, I.Gurevich, and Wolff. In more recent years Rizzitano made a return to competitive chess, and has written five books for Gambit, including How to Beat 1 d4 and Play the Najdorf Sicilian . Author Biography International Master James Rizzitano dominated New England chess from 1976 to 1989, winning 157 of 336 events in which he competed. His career highlights include victories over Alburt, Benjamin, Benko, Christiansen, Dlugy, I.Gurevich, and Wolff. In more recent years Rizzitano made a return to competitive chess, and has written five books for Gambit, including How to Beat 1 d4 and Play the Najdorf Sicilian. Review "a manageable but dependable repertoire that has some punch. Rizzitanohas done an excellent job focusing on the essentials ... very well researched" - IM John Donaldson, USA Team Captain"A new repertoire book with a lot of punch and minimal maintenance ... the practical value and quality of this repertoire is startling" - Miguel Ararat, Florida Chess Review Quote "Well presented, highly suitable for the middle range (club) player" - James Pratt, YouTube Reviews Description for Sales People An extremely experienced chess writer and competitor provides a practical guide to how to begin a game of chess. He recommends the most popular move, 1 e4, and is guided in his choices by studying the choices made by current top players. This includes general preferences and well as specific moves, such as preferring to keep a safe king, and seizing any space advantage offered. His choice of lines to recommend is supported by detailed work with the current top computer engines that use neural network assessments. Details ISBN1911465740 Author James Rizzitano Pages 176 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1911465740 ISBN-13 9781911465744 Format Paperback Publisher Gambit Publications Ltd Publication Date 2021-11-01 Imprint Gambit Publications Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-11-01 NZ Release Date 2021-11-01 UK Release Date 2021-11-01 Illustrations 360 chess diagrams DEWEY 794.1 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134104517;

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