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To lose a game of chess in the opening or the early middlegame is especially annoying. However, this is something that happens not only to novices, but also to experienced masters. A knowledge of opening disasters and of the correct replies to sharp continuations is imperative, if a player is to master this difficult phase of the game, in which much is still shrouded in mist. Time and again unexpected combinative themes occur, striking the opponent like a bolt from the blue. A player who has studied the material here can hope for some quick and pretty victories, and it will also spare his nerves, if the opponent should wildly attack. With its clear explanations and recommendations, this book provides an excellent grounding in chess opening theory.

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Explore the secrets of chess opening theory with insights from experienced masters, learn combinative themes to surprise your opponents and secure quick victories, and find clear explanations and recommendations for mastering the midgame. With this valuable resource, you can spare your nerves and play confidently - start uncovering the mysteries of the opening today!

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Yakov Neishtadt was a chess Grandmaster, theoretician and endgame specialist born in Kiev on October 1st, 1906. He was one of the strongest players in the world during the 1940s and 1950s, winning the Soviet Chess Championship in 1949, and serving as an adviser to former World Champion Mikhail Botvinnik. During his career he wrote several books which are still studied by generations of chess players.

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