Rare First Moves: Flank Openings in Chess (Chess Openings Book 10)

Rare First Moves: Flank Openings in Chess (Chess Openings Book 10)

Crush your opponents when they play flank openings. Have fun playing the Englund Gambit 1.d4 e5!? Experiment with the Polish 1.b4, Grob 1.g4 and their reversed counter parts as Black. Discover the balance between unorthodox fabulous attacks and unsound Fool’s Mates! Don’t let the rare lines scare you. Try it! <br />The author EXPANDED this book to include the 1.Nf3 Reti and 1.c4 English Opening. Tim Sawyer provides you with insights in annotated games. His 40 year career demonstrates ideas against masters, experts and club players. <br />The openings covered include: <br />Chapter 1 – Fools Mates <br />Chapter 2 – 1.Nh3 and 1.e3 <br />Chapter 3 – 1.g4 <br />Chapter 4 – 1.b4 <br />Chapter 5 – 1.e4 <br />Chapter 6 – 1.d4 <br />Chapter 7 – 1.d4 e5 <br />Chapter 8 – 1.Nf3 <br />Chapter 9 – 1.Nf3 d5 <br />Chapter 10 – 1.c4 <br />Chapter 11 – 1.c4 f5 <br />Chapter 12 – 1.c4 Nf6 <br />Chapter 13 – 1.c4 e5 <br />Chapter 14 – 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 Nf6 <br />You can easily become bored with chess when you play the same openings over and over again. To help you and to save you time, the author grouped together related games full of interesting ideas. Here are stories about fascinating chess players. Examine a huge variety of openings from main lines to gambits. They provide creative ideas and ways to improve. <br />Consider new strategy and tactics and your interest will soar! When the author tried new variations 30 years ago, it turned his career around and led to higher ratings. You are going to win games that you want to show your friends. Stay excited. Have fun playing chess!