First Steps: 1 e4 e5

First Steps: 1 e4 e5

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Starting a chess game with 1 e4 e5 is so common that the resulting complex of opening systems traditionally commands its own sobriquet, “The Open Games” (1 e4 met by other replies are “Semi-Open Games” and everything else comes under “Closed Games”). The central structure with pawns on e4 and e5 often leads to play based around highly classical themes which are the bedrock of successful chess understanding.

First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes:

 

  • the basic principles
  • the basic strategies
  • the key tricks and traps

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Written in a clear, lively and entertaining manner, Emms' book provides a thorough grounding of all openings involving e4-e5. Especially easy to read in e-book game format.
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Emms is a good writer and this is a very instructive book, which should appeal to the older end of the keen junior scale and to club players of all ages who would like to learn more about the classical world of 1 e4 e5
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This is a fun and informative book. While some of the material is basic ... much of it stresses the micro-principles that when adhered to lead to winning chess play. First Steps: 1 e4 e5 is more of an instructional manual about piece activity in the open games than an opening book, as such it is suitable for a broader range of players than its title suggests.
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Throughout, the coverage is extremely clear and should be especially of use to juniors and the weaker club player.
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