Description
The Philidor is a dynamic and underrated answer to White's most popular opening move, 1 e4. Christian Bauer, himself a renowned Philidor expert, uncovers the secrets behind this intriguing opening. Using his own experience and other top-class Philidor games, Bauer identifies both the critical main lines and the tricky sidelines. He also examines the key tactical and strategic ideas for both White and Black, while highlighting crucial issues such as move-order options - a major weapon for the modern Grandmaster.
About the Author
Christian Bauer is a young Grandmaster from France who has a string of tournament successes to his name. He is a former national champion and has represented France in numerous team tournaments, playing top board at the 2000 Istanbul Olympiad. He is a regular columnist for the renowned French chess magazine Europe Echecs, while this is his second book for Everyman Chess; his first was Play 1...b6!.
Book Information
ISBN 9781857444360
Author Christian Bauer
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Everyman Chess
Publisher Everyman Chess
Weight(grams) 26g
About the Author
Christian Bauer is a young Grandmaster from France who has a string of tournament successes to his name. He is a former national champion and has represented France in numerous team tournaments, playing top board at the 2000 Istanbul Olympiad. He is a regular columnist for the renowned French chess magazine Europe Echecs, while this is his second book for Everyman Chess; his first was Play 1...b6!.
Book Information
ISBN 9781857444360
Author Christian Bauer
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Everyman Chess
Publisher Everyman Chess
Weight(grams) 26g
