{"product_id":"first-steps-1-e4-e5-9781781944134","title":"First Steps: 1 E4 E5","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John Emms\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting a chess game with 1 e4 e5 is so common that the resulting complex of opening systems traditionally commands its own sobriquet, \"The Open Games\" (1 e4 met by other replies are \"Semi-Open Games\" and everything else comes under \"Closed Games\"). The central structure with pawns on e4 and e5 often leads to play based around highly classical themes which are the bedrock of successful chess understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe basic principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe basic strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe key tricks and traps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst 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. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45299503890583,"sku":"9781781944134","price":1598.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781781944134.webp?v=1767105490","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/first-steps-1-e4-e5-9781781944134","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}