Chess Opening Essentials | Volume 4 | Dimitri Komarov, Stefan Djuric & Claudio Pantaleoni

Chess Opening Essentials: Volume 4 is the concluding instalment of a comprehensive series.

This volume highlights openings, beginning with 1.c4 (the English Opening), 1.Nf3 (the Reti Opening), and other less common first moves. It acts as a clear primer and reference guide, explaining the key ideas and strategies behind these openings.

Chess Opening Essentials: Volume 4 is suitable for the following levels of players:

Beginner (800–1200 Elo):

• Perfect for: Players starting to explore the English Opening (1.c4), the Reti Opening (1.Nf3), and other less common first moves.
• Why it’s helpful: Provides straightforward explanations of opening goals and basic strategies, making complex ideas easy to grasp.

Intermediate (1200–1800 Elo):

• Perfect for: Club players looking to expand their repertoire and learn practical plans for less mainstream openings.
• Why it’s helpful: Balances depth and clarity, offering enough detail to understand typical plans and counterplans without being overwhelming.

Advanced (1800–2100 Elo):

• Perfect for: Advanced players who want a reliable reference for openings like 1.c4 and 1.Nf3.
• Why it’s helpful: Acts as a strong refresher for key principles, though it may not include exhaustive theoretical details required for high-level preparation.

This book is particularly beneficial for players who want to incorporate versatile and less common openings into their repertoire. Its clear structure and instructive examples make it a valuable resource for improving understanding and transitioning into more strategic play.

• Logical Organization: Openings are systematically subdivided, allowing readers to grasp each segment without feeling overwhelmed.
• User-Friendly Layout: Important moves and key positions are highlighted in colour, facilitating easy reference and comprehension.
• Instructive Examples: Each opening is illustrated with instructive games, enhancing understanding and practical application.

Reader’s Reviews:

This is unusually well designed for a chess book. The writing is clear, the explanations thorough without the absurd pedantic details that some chess books suffer from. Unusually helpful reference you’ll be able to rely on for many years – Ballina

About the Authors:

Stefan Đurić is a Serbian chess Grandmaster (GM) recognized for his significant contributions to the chess community. He earned the International Master (IM) title in 1978 and was awarded the Grandmaster title in 1982.

Dimitri Komarov is a Ukrainian chess Grandmaster (GM), coach, and commentator. He achieved the GM title in 1994 and has been a prominent figure in the chess community since.

Claudio Pantaleoni is an Italian chess player and author. He began playing chess in 1972 during the Fischer-Spassky World Championship match. Pantaleoni achieved the title of National Master in 1979 and obtained an Elo rating from FIDE in 1985.

Other Details:

Paperback
Pages: 254
Dimensions: 17 x 1.4 x 23.5cm
ISBN: 9789056913083