Books by John Emms

In Discovering Chess Openings John Emms argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work at all -- indeed, it can be great fun! The key to successful opening play is the understanding of the basic principles, and here the reader is guided through the most crucial themes: swift development, central control, and king safety.

In The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess Grandmaster John Emms reveals the secrets of how to maximise your potential and improve your results in competitive play.

Grandmaster John Emms revisits the Nimzo-Indian, his favourite opening for over 30 years. He shares his experience and knowledge, and continually challenges the reader to answer probing questions, thereby encouraging the learning and practising of vital opening skills.

This is an updated and largely expanded edition of the highly acclaimed Starting Out: The Sicilian. John Emms goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Sicilian and its many variations.

Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, The Chess Tactics Detection Workbook by Volker Schleputz and John Emms and The Survival to Competitive Chess by John Emms , brought together in one volume.

Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, Starting Out: The Nimzo Indian by Chris Ward and Starting Out: The Queen's Indian by John Emms, brought together in one volume.

Two books by Grandmaster John Emms in one volume: Simple Chess and More Simple Chess

Brought together in one volume as part of Everyman Chess's series of compilation books: Play the Najdorf: Scheveningen Style by John Emms and Play the King's Indian: A complete Repertoire for Black in this most dynamic of openings by Joe Gallagher.

Grandmaster and leading openings expert John Emms takes an in-depth view of the Sicilian Kan, one of the most flexible opening variations available to Black players. Using illustrative games, Emms guides the reader through the positional and tactical intricacies of this modern opening.

First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed.

In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and renowned endgames expert John Emms concentrates on the absolute fundamentals of minor piece endings and slowly but surely arms readers with the essential knowledge and confidence to move onto slightly trickier positions. As is normal with the "Starting Out" series, there are an abundance of notes, tips, and warnings throughout the book to help improving players.

This book provides the reader with the fundamental knowledge required to play chess with confidence.

Well-known opening experts take a revolutionary look at the Caro-Kann Defence and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both White and Black.

Takes a look at one of the most famous and widely-played chess openings. This book concentrates on little-explored variations, selecting 'dangerous' options for both colours. It is suitable for ambitious and adventurous players.

Are you tired of constantly following the same old opening moves? Fed up with always having to keep up with modern chess theory? This book examines one of the popular and respected openings at various levels of chess: the Nimzo-Indian. It supplies the reader with ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire.

Grandmaster John Emms examines his favourite Sicilian variation, the Taimanov. He shares his experience and knowledge from over 15 years playing the opening at grandmaster level, and offers answers to the all the key questions.

Presents a repertoire for White after 1 e4 e5, based on the Italian Game and the Bishop's Opening. This book provides what you need to know about playing the Italian Game and the Bishop's Opening. It covers both the main variations and the tricky sidelines, and highlights crucial move-order subtleties.

Prominent opening specialists take a revolutionary look at a popular group of openings - the Anti-Sicilians - and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both Black and White.

In this book Grandmaster and opening expert John Emms produces a comprehensive but workable black repertoire against all of White's possible options in the Najdorf. The Najdorf is one of the most sharp, dynamic, and popular openings that Black can play and is a firm favorite amongst the world's elite players, including world number one Garry Kasparov.

A chess book on the openings, aimed at a club audience.

From a theoretical backwater to a fully blown main line opening, the rise of the Scandinavian Defence (1 e4 d5) has been nothing short of meteoric. Over the past fifteen years the Scandinavian has become more and more popular both at club and Grandmaster level. It even managed to obtain an ultimate seal of approval when Vishy Anand employed it in his World Championship match with Garry Kasparov! In this book Grandmaster John Emms explains the strategies and tactics of this dynamic and fashionable opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas, so that players of all standards can quickly and confidently begin to use the Scandinavian in their own games. This book provides a complete update of Emms's original and best-selling edition of The Scandinavian, published in 1997. Since then there have been many new and important discoveries from both sides of the board, and these are included here. *Ideal for club and tournament players *Explains the basic elements, strategies and tactics for both sides *Written by a leading expert on the Scandinavian *Provides everything you need to know to start playing the opening straightaway

The King's Indian Attack was a favourite of the legendary Bobby Fischer. This guide goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the King's Indian Attack and its numerous lines. It has abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.

Well-known opening experts take a innovative look at the Ruy Lopez and select a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both White and Black.