Chess Openings for Juniors

by J.N. Walker

One of a set of books covering some of the most important elements of chess this book of openings emphasizes the importance of planning ahead from the very first move, and how to make the right choice for your pieces. The importance of time, space and the centre are all explained to help the player raise the level of their game. The author also wrote "Chess: Attacking The King".

Genres: Chess

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

John N. Walker.

Reviews

[Amar Pai]

Introduction to Chapter 3, "Survey of the Openings."

Saturday 18 September 1874 was cold and rainy, and night had descended early upon London. A log fire crackled and flickered in the hearth in Colonel White's study. As the grandfather clock in the corner struck nine the butler entered the room, turned up the gas light, and drew the heavy velvet curtains, shutting out the miserable evening. A quick glance told him everything was in order. The oak flooring was polished, the shelves of books running the length of one wall had been freshly dusted, and the collection of trophies, swords, and military relics gleamed brightly above the fireplace. But it was to the centre of the room that the butler turned his attention. Here stood the splendid chess table upon which the colonel and his guest would soon be doing battle. Also glasses, decanters of port and brandy, ashtray, cigar box--yes, all was ready, and the butler paused only to add another log to the fire before retiring to the servants' quarters.

The door opened again and Col. White showed Dr. Black into the room. A veteran of the Crimea, the colonel was now past sixty. A ruddy complexion and a weather-beaten face showed signs of his outdoor life, and his keen military mind had been kept sharp by his tussles at the chess board. Dr. Black, a younger man, settled comfortably in one of the padded leather arm chairs, lit a large cigar and adjusted his monocle. Col. White poured two large measures of port and surveyed the board. He noted, with satisfaction, that the wretched butler had at last managed to set the kings and queens on the correct squares, and then made the first move.

Quite the tableau, no?! Sounds likes a fun night to me.

The Colonel should fire that wretched butler and hire Sultan Khan instead.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I read most of it with a friend. We went through each sample game on a board. It's a helpful book for beginners & intermediate players.