Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Open Games Geschenkidee As with such greats as

As with such greats as Pillsbury and Charousek

- part of his best-selling three volume course in chess tactics

it is no surprise that Xie Jun’s style of play is extremely aggressive in nature

Maroczy Bind

which was never extremely popular but is still played today

Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Open Games Geschenkidee As with such greats asWhat does a chess player need who is familiar with the rules but often gets into trouble right away in the opening? This question was the starting point for the authors before they began to compile their material. The result is a book (the first of a small series) that gives explanations to help the reader understand the openings that arise after the initial moves 1. e4 e5 (eg such renowned and important openings as the 'Ruy Lopez', the 'Four Knights