{"product_id":"modern-chess-openings-mc0-15-paperback","title":"Modern Chess Openings: MC0-15 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick de Firmian\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Chess Openings\u003c\/i\u003e is the best and most trusted tool for serious chess players on the market. First published over a half-century ago, this is a completely revised and updated edition of the book that has been the standard English language reference on chess openings. An invaluable resource for club and tournament players, it now includes information on recent matches and the most up-to-date theory on chess openings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Chess Openings \u003c\/i\u003eis ideal for intermediate players ready to elevate their game to the next level or International Grandmasters who want to stay on top of recent chess innovations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick de Firmian\u003c\/b\u003e is acclaimed as the world's leading expert on chess openings. He \"taught\" the supercomputer Deep Blue the opening moves it used to defeat World Champion Garry Kasparov in 1997. As this book goes to press, de Firmian reigns as the current United States Chess Champion--making him a three-time winner of the top American title. He has also represented the United States in seven Chess Olympiads and three World Chess Championship cycles. His previous written works include the 13th edition of \u003ci\u003eModern Chess Openings\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e San Francisco 1995\u003c\/i\u003e, which detailed that year's Grandmaster Invitational; and various articles for \u003ci\u003eChess Life\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. A graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in physics, de Firmian is a native Californian who now resides in Copenhagen, Denmark, with his wife and son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 08, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757761888544,"sku":"9780812936827","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6c43dfd0799299cd52fddd4dbe13c4b6.webp?v=1780111172","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/modern-chess-openings-mc0-15-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}