Chess openings are the most important part of every novice's journey - and the most fun. The most common and important openings are presented in an easy-to-use format with large, frequent diagrams showing position along with clear explanations of the goals, objectives, and concepts behind the moves. No other book so perfectly presents the openings in a manner so easy to learn - and use. 176 pages
Great book! Simple, easy to understand look at probably the 51 most common openings in chess. It doesn't get sidetracked by endless sub-lines and variations, and actually describes why each move is made, usually out to about move 6.
If you are trying to get a basic grip on the openings, this is the book for you. If you are looking for details or sub-variations, go for MCO or something more in depth.