Chess Openings (Crowood Chess Library)

Chess Openings explains the principles which underlie correct opening play and shows how they can be developed to produce strong positions for attack and defense in different situations. Mike Basman consolidates these lessons by investigating five classic openingsthe Queens Gambit Giuoco Piano Nimzo-Indian Morra Gambit and Sicilian Dragonwhich together can be used to form the basis of a formidable opening repertoire.