First Steps: The Modern
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1781944105 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
First Steps emphasizes:the basic principlesthe basic strategiesthe key tricks and trapsFirst Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. It is an ambitious, counterattacking weapon, favored by dynamic players. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If Black gets it right then the white centre can be dramatically swept away. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.. First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. White is initially allowed to occupy the centre but Black plans to undermine this structure in the middle game with well-timed blows from the pieces and pawns. The Modern Defense is an important opening that can be played by Black against absolutely any White opening system. However, when it goes wrong, Black can be