{"product_id":"222-opening-traps-after-1e4-karsten-muller-rainer-knaak","title":"222 opening traps after 1.e4 - Karsten Müller \u0026 Rainer Knaak","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is the first of two books in the ‘Opening Traps Series’ - 222 Opening Traps after 1.e4. The second book is 222 Opening Traps after 1.d4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e222 Opening traps after 1.e4\u003c\/strong\u003e will teach you clever traps across various e4 openings, enabling you to outwit your opponent early in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKartsen and Muller propose two main objectives that you must learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster traps in openings to avoid disasters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to expand your opening repertoire to set your traps systematically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis book is suitable for players of all levels, but the depth of benefit depends on your experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn all the important openings after 1.e4, such as the Italian, French, Spanish and Sicilian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliarise yourself with introductory texts and their typical motifs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations of tactical ideas behind each trap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop both practical skills and a sharp eye for hidden tactical opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKarsten Muller (born 1970) is a German Chess Grandmaster and author. He earned a Grandmaster title in 1998 and a PhD in Mathematics in 2002 at the University of Hamburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRainer Knaak, is a distinguished German chess Grandmaster and author. He learned chess at the age of five and quickly rose through the ranks, securing East German youth championships in 1966, 1969, and 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003e200 pages\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 6.67 x 1.33 x 9.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9783283010041\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49929336586392,"sku":"gsa1789624768002","price":22.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9519\/9128\/files\/222-opening-traps-after-1e4---karsten-muller-rainer-knaak_1.jpg?v=1789624771","url":"https:\/\/rivercurve.shop\/products\/222-opening-traps-after-1e4-karsten-muller-rainer-knaak","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}