Batsford Chess Openings 2 by Garry Kasparov and Raymond Keene

Batsford Chess Openings 2 by Garry Kasparov and Raymond Keene

Written by World Champion Garry Kasparov and Grandmaster Raymond Keene, Batsford Chess Openings 2 is a comprehensive single-volume opening encyclopedia covering a vast range of opening systems for both White and Black. Designed as a practical reference work, the book provides players with a broad survey of modern opening theory, key variations, and strategic ideas across virtually every major opening family.

Rather than focusing on a single repertoire, the book serves as a valuable resource for players seeking to research openings, compare variations, and expand their theoretical knowledge. The authors combine concise explanations with extensive analytical coverage, making it useful for both opening preparation and post-game study.

Topics Covered

• Unusual Openings (1.b4, 1.g4, 1.Nc3, 1.g3)
• Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack
• Bird’s Opening
• Réti Opening and King’s Indian Attack
• Catalan Opening
• English Opening systems
• Dutch Defence
• Queen’s Gambit variations
• Tarrasch and Semi-Tarrasch Defences
• Slav and Semi-Slav Defences
• Benko Gambit and Benoni Defence
• King’s Indian Defence
• Grünfeld Defence
• Nimzo-Indian, Queen’s Indian, and Bogo-Indian Defences
• Modern and Pirc Defences
• French Defence, Caro-Kann Defence, and Sicilian Defence
• King’s Gambit, Scotch Game, Italian Game, and Ruy Lopez

Key Features

• Comprehensive single-volume opening encyclopedia
• Covers virtually all major opening systems and defenses
• Extensive theoretical variations and move orders
• Useful for opening research and preparation
• Includes concise introductions to key opening ideas
• Organized for quick reference and study
• Suitable for both White and Black repertoire development
• Written by Garry Kasparov and Raymond Keene
• Part of the respected Batsford Chess Library series

Recommended For

Club players, tournament competitors, chess coaches, opening researchers, and serious students of chess theory seeking a comprehensive opening reference that covers everything from mainstream systems to rare sidelines, while providing a solid foundation for opening preparation and theoretical study.