First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory

The King’s Indian Defence is one of the great classical counter-attacking openings. The most aggressive world champions (including Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fisch

The French Defence is a highly reliable response to 1 e4 which is popular at all levels. With the first two moves, Black creates a solid foundation in the centr

A carefully planned, logical step-by-step introduction to the game.