In this user-friendly book, International Master Byron Jacobs revisits the basic principles behind the French Defence and all of its variations. Throughout the reader is helped along by a wealth of notes, tips, warnings and exercises.
International chess master Byron Jacobs explains the basic elements, strategies, and tactics of the Advance variation of the Caro-Kann Defense. Long popular with competitive players, it's been revived and added to the repertoires of such as Vishy Anand, Alexei Shirov, Veselin Topalov, and many others.
International chess master Byron Jacobs provides newcomers with a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of the game. In doing so, he takes the novice player to the standard at which they can enjoy a friendly or competitive game.
Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Starting Out: The French by Byron Jacobs and Starting Out: The Caro Kann by Joe Gallagher, brought together in one volume.
Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Mastering the Opening by Byron Jacobs and Mastering the Middlegame by Angus Dunnington in one volume.
Three brilliant books from Everyman Chess in One volume and an essential guide to to the new chess player. Starting Out in Chess by Byron Jacobs Rapid Chess Improvement by Michael de la Maza Tips for Young Players by Matthew Sadler
Chris discusses key hands and explains how he arrived at his decisions. Furthermore, numerous world class pros, including Daniel Negreanu, Liv Boeree and Fedor Holz, share their insights into Chris's play. Chris also discusses life growing up, how he got into poker and documents the highs and lows of his career so far.