Ippolito: Tricks, Traps, and Tips in the Chess Opening grundlagen but will need to solve

but will need to solve problems at the board in positions that are somewhat different in character from those normally reached in these openings

Chess analysis is almost as old as the game itself

” -- IM Jeroen Bosch

For this book

Ippolito: Tricks, Traps, and Tips in the Chess Opening grundlagen but will need to solvePractical lessons for ambitious improvers A good start is half the battle. Experienced American chess coach Dean Ippolito has trained thousands of beginners and adult improvers and knows exactly how you should build your opening knowledge. Each chapter focuses on a concrete tactical theme. Those will allow you to set traps, and play tricks, but will also develop your general understanding of opening play with concepts such as development and the