Focusing on the King's Indian defense, this book delves into essential strategies for both players in key variations, including the Fianchetto, Petrosian system, Sämisch/Four Pawns attack, and Averbakh. It combines thorough analysis with clear verbal explanations, making it an excellent resource for beginners and those looking to enhance their competitive play against this dynamic counter-attacking defense.
Focusing on aggressive opening strategies for White, this volume complements its predecessor by emphasizing the key move 1d4. It provides ambitious players with a comprehensive set of options to counter various Black defenses. Together, both volumes equip players with a robust repertoire to enhance their 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.
This book will be of tremendous value to anyone who has some experience with limit hold'emand is looking to improve their game.
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.
Focusing on the complexities of chess openings, Byron Jacobs provides a comprehensive guide to key plans and strategies for each major opening. The book features numerous thematic games that illustrate essential principles, aiding players in developing a personalized opening repertoire. Its innovative layout enhances understanding, making it easier for readers to grasp crucial concepts in chess strategy.