Mastering the Opening by IM Byron Jacobs

Everyman Chess 2001, 176 B5 pages, 144 diagrams $49.00 The opening phase of the game throws up difficult questions for those keen to study and improve their chess. International Master Byron Jacobs outlines the key plans and strategies in all major openings and helps the reader to decide upon an opening repertoire. Deals with every major opening Numerous thematic games illustrate important principles Revolutionary layout allows readers to absorb the key ideas