This updated edition aims to provide all that an average club player needs to know about the opening as White. One line has been selected against each of Black's possible defences, with all the variations giving scope for originality. The repertoire is based on solid foundations: White opens with 1 d4 and 2 c4, a scheme followed by Kasparov, Karpov and Alekhine, among others. An aggressive style is presented and well-known players' moves from famous tournaments are cited throughout as examples. The intermediate-level or tournament player who follows the recommendations in this book should be safe from accidents in the opening, and can look forward to a rich middlegame position.