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In Discovering Chess Openings John Emms argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work - it can be both enjoyable and enlightening. The key to successful opening play is not simply learning lines off by heart; instead it's the understanding of the basic principles, and here the reader is guided through the vital themes: swift development, central control and king safety.
John Emms
JOHN EMMS is a grandmaster from England. He finished equal first in the 1997 British Championship and is an experienced chess coach and writer, who was chess columnist of the Young Telegraph (London).
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