Batsford's Modern Chess Openings
(Author) Nick de FirmianThe classic chess reference book – as seen in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit. The standard reference work on chess openings for more than half a century, earning the epithet 'the chess player's bible'. Batsford's Modern Chess Openings is the most comprehensive single-volume work on the openings. Covering every standard line of play, it provides the distilled essence of contemporary opening theory. This edition is an indispensable reference work for club and tournament players.International Grandmaster Nick de Firmian is a three-times US Champion and an expert on opening theory. He helped develop computer Deeper Blue's opening repertoire in its match victory over arch-theoretician Gary Kasparov.
Nick de Firmian
Nick de Firmian is a renowned American chess grandmaster and author known for his book "Modern Chess Openings". His writing style is clear and concise, making complex chess strategies accessible to players of all levels. De Firmian's contributions to literature have greatly influenced the study and practice of the game.
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