![]() Note the book title does not say BEGINNING player it says IMPROVING player, which implies having prior experience. When defending as Black, you will need preparation against all such opening possibilities. A non-professional should play 1.e4 as White every time out until becoming a tournament rated expert. It's well-known that 1.c4, 1.d4, 1.Nf3 and 1.g3 are strong first moves, but it's way too time consuming to learn to play them all properly. The hidden value of the book is that the reader commits to playing 1.e4 each time as White. Many a chess player has a favorite book written by McDonald! Neil McDonald is an English grandmaster and reputable author of about 50 chess books and counting. ![]() Starting Out: 1e4! A Reliable Repertoire for the Improving Player by Neil McDonald, published in 2006 by Everyman Chess (Random House trade mark).
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