10th edition of Modern Chess Openings by Larry Evans
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Modern Chess Openings (10th Edition) – Larry Evans revision, edited by Walter Korn
The 10th edition of Modern Chess Openings (MCO) is a major revision of the classic opening encyclopedia, completely updated by Grandmaster Larry Evans under the editorship of Walter Korn. It is part of the long-running MCO series, historically regarded as one of the most influential one-volume references on chess openings.
This edition serves primarily as a comprehensive opening encyclopedia, cataloging a vast range of opening systems for both White and Black. Rather than focusing on verbal instruction, it presents dense theoretical variations, main lines, and sub-variations, reflecting the state of opening theory at the time of publication.
Topics Covered
- Complete survey of major chess openings
- King’s Pawn (1.e4) systems
- Queen’s Pawn (1.d4) systems
- Flank openings (1.c4, 1.Nf3, etc.)
- Major defenses for Black (Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, etc.)
- Detailed theoretical variations and sub-lines
- Opening transpositions and move-order theory
- Classical and modern opening systems of the era
- Standard tournament main lines and continuations
- Reference-style opening classification
Key Features
- Major revision by GM Larry Evans under editor Walter Korn
- Extensive opening encyclopedia coverage in one volume
- Focus on theoretical accuracy and main-line play
- Designed as a reference tool for analysis and preparation
- Covers a wide spectrum of open, semi-open, and closed openings
- Reflects top-level tournament opening theory of its time
- Useful for checking variations and repertoire preparation
- One of the most influential editions in the MCO series
Recommended For
Tournament players, serious club competitors, analysts, and opening researchers who want a comprehensive reference of classical opening theory, and who are comfortable working with dense variation tables rather than explanatory prose.
Modern Chess Openings (10th Edition) – Larry Evans revision, edited by Walter Korn
The 10th edition of Modern Chess Openings (MCO) is a major revision of the classic opening encyclopedia, completely updated by Grandmaster Larry Evans under the editorship of Walter Korn. It is part of the long-running MCO series, historically regarded as one of the most influential one-volume references on chess openings.
This edition serves primarily as a comprehensive opening encyclopedia, cataloging a vast range of opening systems for both White and Black. Rather than focusing on verbal instruction, it presents dense theoretical variations, main lines, and sub-variations, reflecting the state of opening theory at the time of publication.
Topics Covered
- Complete survey of major chess openings
- King’s Pawn (1.e4) systems
- Queen’s Pawn (1.d4) systems
- Flank openings (1.c4, 1.Nf3, etc.)
- Major defenses for Black (Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, etc.)
- Detailed theoretical variations and sub-lines
- Opening transpositions and move-order theory
- Classical and modern opening systems of the era
- Standard tournament main lines and continuations
- Reference-style opening classification
Key Features
- Major revision by GM Larry Evans under editor Walter Korn
- Extensive opening encyclopedia coverage in one volume
- Focus on theoretical accuracy and main-line play
- Designed as a reference tool for analysis and preparation
- Covers a wide spectrum of open, semi-open, and closed openings
- Reflects top-level tournament opening theory of its time
- Useful for checking variations and repertoire preparation
- One of the most influential editions in the MCO series
Recommended For
Tournament players, serious club competitors, analysts, and opening researchers who want a comprehensive reference of classical opening theory, and who are comfortable working with dense variation tables rather than explanatory prose.
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