Playing 1.e4 by John Shaw

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Playing 1.e4 by John Shaw

Developing a punchy repertoire with 1.e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this three-volume work, GM John Shaw supplies an ambitious and dynamic arsenal of ideas for White. The repertoire is built around main lines, with many innovative suggestions that will cause no end of trouble to your opponents. This volume covers the Caro-Kann, 1.e5 and various minor openings. The repertoire will be completed by Playing 1.e4 - French Defence & Sicilian Sidelines and Playing 1.e4 - Sicilian Main Lines.

"So a couple of gripes there, but they shouldn't detract too much from the excellence of the book in generalViewed in the light of the French sun (37C and rising!) this was worth 4 stars!" -- GM Mathew Sadler, New in Chess


"I am highly recommending this series – I had used so many of these lines and have gotten good positions in virtually all the time where I have tested the theory coverage from these books. Shaw's writing style is fun to read, with flecks of dry humour littered throughout the book… these books have attained ‘must-have' status for all 1.e4 players." -- IM Kevin Goh


"This massive book – which could, quite easily, have been split into three volumes – comes dangerously close to swamping the reader with too much information. However, Shaw's skill as an author keeps things from tipping too far.

The book is structured very well and the conclusions at the end of each chapter are very welcome, allowing the reader to consolidate some of the material in an orderly and succinct fashion." -- Sean Marsh, CHESS

John Shaw is a grandmaster and one half of Quality Chess. He has been Scottish Champion three times.

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ISBN 13 9781907982224
ISBN 10 1907982221
Title Playing 1.e4
Author John Shaw
Series Grandmaster Guide Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Quality Chess UK LLP
Year published 2016-06-29
Number of pages 632
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.