The King in the Opening

The King in the Opening provides a valuable text on how to use the King in the opening phase of a chess game. The King must be protected from early attacks through castling or other alternatives which are amply illustrated. GM Mednis utilizes seventy-one practical games as examples to clarify each point of instruction and make them come alive for the reader. Ninety diagrams assist the reader in setting up positions for study.

This book does not attempt to teach any particular opening. Instead Mednis presents principles of play which are applicable in every game which the reader can play, regardless of the particular opening variation involved.

IM Edmar Mednis is recognized as an outstanding author of instructional chess books. He is a most reliable source of useful knowledge fore improving one's chess game. This book will definitely elevate a players' success at chess.

• Casa editrice Chess Enterprises
• Code cei72
• Anno 1998
• Pagine p.100
• Isbn 0-945470-72-X