Russell Enterprises has just published: Back to Basics: Openings.

In this latest volume of the Back to Basics Series, the well known Danish chess writer and ChessCafe columnist, IM Carsten Hansen presents an introduction to understanding and playing chess openings.

With an overview of 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.

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.

Many games are lost as a result of a player's poor grasp of even the most basic principles of opening play. By studying Back to Basics: Openings, you will be on your way to better results for a long time to come.

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