KEEP IT SIMPLE: 1.E4: A SOLID AND STRAIGHTFORWARD CHESS OPENING REPERTOIRE FOR WHITE

AWARD: ChessPub 2018 Book of the Year Why is this repertoire called simple? Its variations are straightforward, easy to remember and require little maintenance. International Master Christof Sielecki has created a reliable set of lines for chess players of almost all levels. The major objective is to dominate Black in the opening, by simple means. You don't need to sacrifice anything or memorize long tactical lines. Most of the variations Sielecki selected are occasionally played by grandmasters, but on the whole they lie outside the mainstream of opening theory. That means that there is hardly any need to monitor theoretical developments. Sielecki always clearly explains the plans and counterplans and keeps you focussed on what the position requires. Ambitious players rated 1500 or higher will get great value out of studying this extremely accessible book.