Back to Basics by Carsten Hansen

Back to Basics by Carsten Hansen

Chess Openings Can Be Simple

Because of the sheer volume of variations, possible transpositions, and ever-changing theory, chess openings can be overwhelming - even intimidating. This book is an introduction to understanding and playing chess openings.

This book covers:

• Opening principles (page 13)
• Pawn structures (page 17)
• Gambit play (page 24)
• Opening traps (page 26)
• How do I decide which openings to choose (page 30)
• How to build an opening repertoire (page 32)
• Introduction to opening theory (page 34)
• The Open Games: 1.e4 e5, such as the Italian, Evans Gambit, King's Gambit, Scotch Game (page 39)
• The Semi-Open Game, such as the Sicilian Defence, the French Defence (page 84)
• The Closed Games, such as the Queen's Gambit (page 141)
• The Semi-Closed Games, such as the King's Indian, Nimzo-Indian (page 167)
• Flank Openings, such as the English Opening, 1.b3 (page 207)
• Where do I go from here (page 231)
• And much, much more

The author, Danish Master Carsten Hansen, stresses opening play based on comprehending opening principles as well as useful, fundamental knowledge. With an overview of all the most important opening variations, examples of good and bad opening play, opening traps and problems to solve, chess openings, and its major principles are covered thoroughly.

Many games are lost as a result of a player's poor grasp of even the most basic principles of opening play. This book will help you enhance your understanding and give you guidelines on how to best study and play chess openings, reaching good, playable middlegame positions

Carsten Hansen is a FIDE Master from Denmark. He has written numerous books on chess, particularly focusing on the opening, and his writing is renowned for its thoroughness and attention to detail. From 1999 to 2014, he was a columnist for the popular website Chesscafe.com, where he primarily reviewed opening chess books.

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ISBN 13	9788793812758
ISBN 10	8793812752
Title	Back to Basics
Author	Carsten Hansen
Series	Back To Basics Chess
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Carstenchess
Year published	2021-01-28
Number of pages	250
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.