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opening catalogues besides 1.e4


  • 4 years ago · Quote · #1

    Feller

    Anyone know of a good opening book/ catalogue listing non e4 openings?  Thanks for any ideas

  • 4 years ago · Quote · #2

    lanceuppercut_239

    Do you want a list of non e4 openings, or do you want a book explaining those openings? If you just want a list, have a look at the game explorer: http://www.chess.com/explorer/
  • 4 years ago · Quote · #3

    ericmittens

    Use the Chess.com openings explorer or buy a copy of MCO.


  • 4 years ago · Quote · #4

    KillaBeez

    The problem with MCO is that it is hard to track.  Game Explorer is a really cool feature, but if you want annotated games, then you should go buy a book.
  • 4 years ago · Quote · #5

    Feller

    I would like something explaining them if possible, or a list if thats all that is available.  I use explorer a lot but would rather something hands on that I can take with me and also, not being a premium member, that is more in depth.  Forgive my ignorance but what is MCO and where do I get it?
  • 4 years ago · Quote · #6

    Feller

    What book possibilities exist that y'all know of too?
  • 4 years ago · Quote · #7

    ericmittens

  • 4 years ago · Quote · #8

    lanceuppercut_239

    Feller wrote: I would like something explaining them if possible, or a list if thats all that is available.  I use explorer a lot but would rather something hands on that I can take with me and also, not being a premium member, that is more in depth.  Forgive my ignorance but what is MCO and where do I get it?

     MCO stands for "Modern Chess Openings". You'll often see it written, MCO-15 (Modern Chess Openings, 15th edition). That's the latest edition. Basically, MCO is the bible of chess openings.

    If you want books that explain openings in detail, take a look at these ones: http://www.chess.com/equipment/chess+books/openings 

    This one caught my eye: http://www.chess.com/eq/chess+books/ideas-behind-the-modern-chess-openings-attacking-with-white2

    I haven't read it myself, but it looks like the kind of book you're looking for. 

    edit: crosspost with ericmittens 


  • 4 years ago · Quote · #9

    Feller

    Thanks I will check it out

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