Watson: Geheimnisse der modernen Schacheröffnungen Bd.1 the big greek one of the most popular

one of the most popular and well-developed chess openings

"I've noticed on online chess forums and blogs that readers desire clear explanations of ideas and lament getting bogged down in swathes of variations most of which they are unlikely to face over the board

but I have divided each chapter into a 'theoretical overview' section and an 'illustrative games' section

\r\n- Written by a renowned opening expert

Wijk aan Zee 1999

Watson: Geheimnisse der modernen Schacheröffnungen Bd.1 the big greek one of the most popular'For many chess players, studying opening theory is extremely hard work. It is difficult to know what is important and what is not, when specific knowledge is essential or when a more general understanding is required. Tragically, when the opening phase is over, a player often does not know what plan to follow or why his pieces are in the squares he has moved them to. \r\n \r\nJohn Watson tries to give chess players a more holistic and in depth view