Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Open Games Geschenkidee To maximize your winning chances

To maximize your winning chances

it is no surprise that Xie Jun’s style of play is extremely aggressive in nature

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d5 with the “Réti” response 2 c4

He outlines White's most promising options and Black's best defenses

Konikowski/Bekemann: Openings - Open Games Geschenkidee To maximize your winning chancesWhat does a chess player need who is familiar with the rules but often gets into trouble right away in the opening? This question was the starting point for the authors before they began to compile their material. The result is a book (the first of a small series) that gives explanations to help the reader understand the openings that arise after the initial moves 1. e4 e5 (eg such renowned and important openings as the 'Ruy Lopez', the 'Four Knights