Ntirlis playing E4 a classicsl repertoire, it was very understandable to Read. I now mowtly play sicilian, but Bologans and Ntirlis books is what I really liked most. Ik still play E5 as well
1….e5 book recommendations
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From Black's perspective in the "Open" game (1.e4 e5)...
"Play the Open Games As Black" by John Emms
"Beating the Open Games, 2nd Ed." by Mihail Marin
"How to Beat the Open Games" by Sverre Johnsen
"Opening Repertoire: The Open Games with Black" by Martin Lokander
"Bologan's Black Weapons In The Open Games..." by Victor Bologan
"Play 1 e4 e5: A Complete Repertoire for Black in the Open Games" by Nigel Davies
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"200 Open Games" - Bronstein
Most of the repertoire books mentioned don't cover the Ruy Lopez. The Ntirlis book does. The Davies book does. The Marin book only covers the Ruy Lopez Exchange variation. You'll need an additional book or books on the Ruy with most of the repertoire books mentioned.
A couple of Petroff books have full repertoires for Black if the Petroff interests you.
A Vigorous Chess Opening Repertoire for Black by Cohen
Playing the Petroff by Dhopade
I’m looking for a good book to learn how to play 1….e5. In particular I’m after books that explain that typical structures, ideas, exchanges, manoeuvres etc (ideally from black’s perspective) rather than just recommended lines. I’ve heard good things about Bologan’s Weapons. Any others you’d recommend?
Thanks