The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Chess Openings provides all readers need to know to solidify their opening game and get on the road to victory. In it, the authors provide a step by step walk through of 100 of the most effective opening moves. Each opening strategy is clearly and succinctly explained, with numerous illustrations that bolster the reader’s understanding. Step by step advice and strategies, as well as helpful illustrations. Approximately 605 million people worldwide play chess; the World Chess Federation estimates that more than 285 million play chess online.
Part 1 Chess Opening Fundamentals
1. For Openers...
2. The Basic Elements of Chess Openings
3. The Elements in Motion
Part 2 1)e4 Openings
4. 1)e4 e5
5. Ruy Lopez
6. The Dynamic Sicilian
7. Sicilianaires
8. The Narrow, French, and Caro
Part 3 1)d4 Openings
9. 1)d4 d5
10. 1)d4 Nf6
11. The Nimzo, the Bogo, and the Queen's Indian
12. Hey Grunfeld, This KID Means Business!
Part 4 Opening Choices
13. Building an Opening Repertoire