King Pawn: 1.e4 e5 Open Games in Chess Openings

Play the Open Games with 1.e4 e5. Enjoy sharp openings and fast tactics. Have fun. Win quickly! Tim Sawyer shares his adventures in these openings. The author tells stories from 45 years of play vs masters, experts and club players. Tim provides you with opening insights on theory from main lines to gambits.This paperback version has 202 games, updated commentary and an index of player names to the game numbers.This book covers the Vienna Game, King's Gambit, Latvian Gambit, Italian Game, Ruy Lopez and others. Double King Pawn defenses are played by grandmasters from both sides of the board.You can find checkmate themes in all these openings. To help you, related games are grouped together. You will find games full of interesting ideas from years of the author's own writing. They provide creative ideas and ways to improve.Consider new strategies and tactics and your interest will soar! When the author tried new variations 30 years ago, it turned his own career around and led to higher ratings. You are going to win games that you want to show your friends. Stay excited. Have fun playing chess!