Practical Opening Tips [Paperback]

Edmar Mednis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997

A chess title which provides coverage of the principles of opening play.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Everyman Chess (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857441869
• ISBN-13: 978-1857441864
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #456,693 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why does this review need a title?, July 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Practical Opening Tips (Paperback)

This is one of the better chess publications I've come across in recent years. Mednis offers plenty of detailed analysis on a range of specific openings, but his main focus is on much broader issues, such as centralization, repertoire building, and the value of novelty. His analysis is heavy on explication and light on exhaustive variations, making this an excellent book to enjoy away from the board. Section titles include "The not-so-harmless Exchange Variation of the French Defense"; "Minor piece or three pawns: which is better?"; and "Sister openings." I think these speak for themselves.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Opening Tips For Chess Players, September 12, 2008

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This review is from: Practical Opening Tips (Paperback)

In this book, Grandmaster Edmar Mednis provides an introduction into the principles of opening play and also discusses a wide range of subjects that matter to club and tournament chess players, including:


The aims of the opening
Mastering a new opening
How to avoid bad variations
Garry Kasparov's influence on modern opening theory
and much more.

Author Mednis is one of the world's leading chess writers.