The Ruy Lopez: Move by Move

by Neil McDonald

Overview

This is a new series which provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. In this book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald studies one of the most important openings of all, the Ruy Lopez. This famous opening enjoys a long and distinguished history and is still widely regarded as White's strongest choice after 1 e4 e5. McDonald shares his experience and knowledge of the Lopez, examines the main ideas for both sides and offers answers to the key questions. *Essential guidance and training in the Ruy Lopez*Important ideas absorbed by continued practice*Covers both mainline and d3 repertoire options for White

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857446692
Publisher:	Everyman Chess
Publication date:	09/13/2011
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	441,931
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

English Grandmaster Neil McDonald has firmly established himself as one of the world's leading chess writers, with many outstanding works to his name. He is also a respected chess coach who has trained many of the UK's strongest junior players.