Ippolito: Tricks, Traps, and Tips in the Chess Opening grundlagen Chess analysis is almost as

Chess analysis is almost as old as the game itself

Fischer defeated the Soviet ace

This strategic clarity has made the Ruy Lopez

” -- IM Jeroen Bosch

"Petrosian was the first defender in the truest sense of the word

Ippolito: Tricks, Traps, and Tips in the Chess Opening grundlagen Chess analysis is almost asPractical lessons for ambitious improvers A good start is half the battle. Experienced American chess coach Dean Ippolito has trained thousands of beginners and adult improvers and knows exactly how you should build your opening knowledge. Each chapter focuses on a concrete tactical theme. Those will allow you to set traps, and play tricks, but will also develop your general understanding of opening play with concepts such as development and the