Practical Opening Tips

By Edmar Mednis

In this book Grandmaster Edmar Mednis provides a thorough grounding in the principles of opening play. He begins with an explanation of the basics of opening strategy and covers a wide range of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857441869
• ISBN13: 9781857441864
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.7" x 8.3"

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This is one of the better chess publications I've come across in recent years. Mednis offers plenty of detailed analysis on a range of specific openings, but his main focus is on much broader issues, such as centralization, repertoire building, and the value of novelty. His analysis is heavy on explication and light on exhaustive variations, making this an excellent book to enjoy away from the board. Section titles include "The not-so-harmless Exchange Variation of the French Defense"; "Minor piece or three pawns: which is better?"; and "Sister openings." I think these speak for themselves.