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Batsford Chess Openings: No. 2 (A Batsford chess book)
  
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Batsford Chess Openings: No. 2 (A Batsford chess book) (Paperback)

by Raymond Keene (Author), Garry Kasparov (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 424 pages
  • Publisher: Batsford Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (30 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0713460997
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713460995
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 699,845 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A revised and updated edition of the standard single-volume openings reference book. The book contains international figurine algebraic notation and covers every opening using familiar English names. The introduction to each opening gives the major strategic ideas and theory.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but still very good., 5 Feb 2006
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The strong points of this book are its clarity, the verbal introductions to the openings, and the fact that Kasparov helped write it. The only weak point is that now (2006) the theory it contains is out of date. If you want more up to date theory you need to look at Nunn's Chess Openings. If you are looking for an introduction to chess opening theory then Batsford Chess Openings 2 will serve you well. If you need that theory to be bang up to date you probably need to look elsewhere.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, 30 Dec 1998
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This is simply the best. I wouldn't be without this book. It's easy just to dip into when I want to learn a new opening, review one I haven't played for a while or I get beaten by someone playing an obscure opening that I haven't yet encountered. Buy this book now, you won't be disappointed.
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3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Chess Openings Book in one volume., 6 Jun 1999
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I find that this book is an invaluable 'quick reference' for chess openings. As a single volume, it is unbeatable! The text at the start of each opening chapter is both concise and accurate, whilst not being overbearing for the beginner. I recommend it as a 'must' for all chess player, of all standards.
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