Strasman: Moves 3 to 10 - Understanding the Opening Phase (hardcover) SN_required false The analysis and recommendations are

The analysis and recommendations are generous with explanations

if you play the Basman-Sale system

Take the bishop pair in a semi-open position if it is offered to you

coordinate pieces and maintain initiative

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Strasman: Moves 3 to 10 - Understanding the Opening Phase (hardcover) SN_required false The analysis and recommendations areFor improving chess players "About 10 months ago, Nery approached me. We already knew each other; Nery had been my student in group online classes for about 2 years. Nerys main goal and desire is to help chess lovers like himself. Lets say we dont know the theory beyond moves 8 10 and, in many cases, after 5 6 moves we find it difficult to make the right choice. We are also not interested in studying all these complex and long variations, it does not