First Steps: The Modern Defence by Cyrus Lakdawala (English) Paperback Book

Description: First Steps by Cyrus Lakdawala First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Modern Defence is an important opening that can be played by Black against absolutely any White opening system. It is an ambitious, counterattacking weapon, favoured by dynamic players. White is initially allowed to occupy the centre but Black plans to undermine this structure in the middlegame with well-timed blows from the pieces and pawns. If Black gets it right then the white centre can be dramatically swept away. However, when it goes wrong, Black can be overrun. ----- First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes: ---- * the basic principles --- * the basic strategies --- * the key tricks and traps ----- First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start. Review The Modern is an excellent introduction to a complex system that can serve as a universal answer to Whites main opening choices.--John Donaldson, International master, International Master "jeremysilman.com" Long Description The Modern Defence is an important opening that can be played by Black against absolutely any White opening system. It is an ambitious, counterattacking weapon, favoured by dynamic players. White is initially allowed to occupy the centre but Black plans to undermine this structure in the middlegame with well-timed blows from the pieces and pawns. If Black gets it right then the white centre can be dramatically swept away. However, when it goes wrong, Black can be overrun. ----- First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes: ---- * the basic principles --- * the basic strategies --- * the key tricks and traps ----- First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start. Review Quote The Modern is an excellent introduction to a complex system that can serve as a universal answer to Whites main opening choices. Details ISBN1781944105 Author Cyrus Lakdawala Pages 240 Publisher Everyman Chess Year 2017 ISBN-10 1781944105 ISBN-13 9781781944103 Format Paperback Imprint Everyman Chess Subtitle The Modern Defence Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 794.1 Short Title First Steps Language English Publication Date 2017-08-01 UK Release Date 2017-08-01 NZ Release Date 2017-08-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138313517;

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