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This text is a comprehensive guide to opening moves in the game of chess. Covering every standard line of play, it provides the essence of contemporary opening theory, and is indispensable to both club and tournament players.

About the Author

International Grandmaster Nick de Firmian is an expert on opening theory and a three-time US Champion. He helped to develop chess computer Deeper Blue's opening repertoire in its match victory over Garry Kasparov in 1997.