Modern Chess Openings (MCO-13) by Walter Korn and Nick de Firmian
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Modern Chess Openings (MCO-13) by Walter Korn and Nick de Firmian
A classic reference work in chess literature, Modern Chess Openings (13th Edition) is the updated version of the famous MCO series, originally created by Walter Korn and revised by Grandmaster Nick de Firmian. Published by David McKay Company in 1990, this edition contains 708 pages and provides a comprehensive survey of established opening theory for serious chess players.
MCO-13 is designed as a reference encyclopedia of chess openings, covering the main variations, move orders, and theoretical developments of thousands of opening positions. It is an excellent resource for players who want to look up specific openings, understand established theory, and study the classical foundations of opening preparation.
Topics Covered
- Complete coverage of major chess openings
- Sicilian Defence variations
- Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening) systems
- French Defence structures
- King’s Indian Defence ideas
- Nimzo-Indian Defence variations
- Queen’s Gambit and related systems
- English Opening setups
- Classical openings such as Giuoco Piano, Two Knights Defence, and Vienna Game
- Gambits, traps, and unusual opening systems
- Opening move orders and theoretical variations
Key Features
- Comprehensive opening reference guide
- Covers thousands of opening variations
- Updated with modern opening theory of its time
- Organized for quick opening research
- Useful for club and tournament players
- Includes analysis of both White and Black systems
- Helps players study opening preparation and repertoire ideas
- Revised by Grandmaster Nick de Firmian
Recommended For
Intermediate players, tournament competitors, chess coaches, collectors, and serious students of opening theory who want a classic chess opening reference book for studying variations, checking theory, and building a deeper understanding of traditional opening systems.
Modern Chess Openings (MCO-13) by Walter Korn and Nick de Firmian
A classic reference work in chess literature, Modern Chess Openings (13th Edition) is the updated version of the famous MCO series, originally created by Walter Korn and revised by Grandmaster Nick de Firmian. Published by David McKay Company in 1990, this edition contains 708 pages and provides a comprehensive survey of established opening theory for serious chess players.
MCO-13 is designed as a reference encyclopedia of chess openings, covering the main variations, move orders, and theoretical developments of thousands of opening positions. It is an excellent resource for players who want to look up specific openings, understand established theory, and study the classical foundations of opening preparation.
Topics Covered
- Complete coverage of major chess openings
- Sicilian Defence variations
- Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening) systems
- French Defence structures
- King’s Indian Defence ideas
- Nimzo-Indian Defence variations
- Queen’s Gambit and related systems
- English Opening setups
- Classical openings such as Giuoco Piano, Two Knights Defence, and Vienna Game
- Gambits, traps, and unusual opening systems
- Opening move orders and theoretical variations
Key Features
- Comprehensive opening reference guide
- Covers thousands of opening variations
- Updated with modern opening theory of its time
- Organized for quick opening research
- Useful for club and tournament players
- Includes analysis of both White and Black systems
- Helps players study opening preparation and repertoire ideas
- Revised by Grandmaster Nick de Firmian
Recommended For
Intermediate players, tournament competitors, chess coaches, collectors, and serious students of opening theory who want a classic chess opening reference book for studying variations, checking theory, and building a deeper understanding of traditional opening systems.
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