Chess Opening

Chess Opening

Chess Opening E-Books

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Most chess books are about the opening phase, and the same is true of chess e-books. We've organized the titles into King's Pawn openings, Queen's Pawn opening and "Others", which includes the flank openings and more. Here you'll find repertoire e-books for both White and Black, specialized e-books on chess opening sub-variations and general opening strategy. These chess e-books can be read by Fritz or any ChessBase software.

  • Attacking with 1.e4 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Attacking with 1.e4 - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Attacking with 1.e4by John Emms Tired of playing the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then this chess e-book book is what you're looking for! An all-new and attacking opening repertoire based on the move 1.e4 is...
    SKU:
    ev-113
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Starting Out: The Scandinavian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Starting Out: The Scandinavian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
     Starting Out: The Scandinavian Defense (Download)  In recent years the Scandinavian has been catapulted into the limelight, and it has now firmly established itself as an opening to be reckoned with. Why has it become popular? Because...
    SKU:
    ev-111
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • The New Old Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The New Old Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    The New Old Indian: A Repertoire for Black against 1.d4 The Old Indian Defense is considered to be a sound way for Black to meet 1.d4. Some might argue that it is steady rather than spectacular, but is this reputation totally deserved? Grandmaster...
    SKU:
    ev-110
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Play the Caro-Kann: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire against 1.e4 E-book

    Play the Caro-Kann: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire against 1.e4 E-book

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Play the Caro-Kann:A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire against 1.e4E-book The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1.e4. It has the seal of approval of numerous leading Grandmasters including Vishy...
    SKU:
    ev-11
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • The Queen Gambit Declined - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Queen Gambit Declined - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    The Queen's Gambit Declined In this book Grandmaster Sadler explains the ideas behind the Queen's Gambit Declined, one of Black's most dependable replies to the Queen's Pawn chess opening. He discusses all of the major variations in popular practice,...
    SKU:
    ev-109
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • The French Defense: A Dynamic Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The French Defense: A Dynamic Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Attacking Chess: The French - A Dynamic Repertoire for Black Grandmaster Simon Williams presents an ambitious opening repertoire for Black in the ever-popular French Defense. One of the world's most creative players combines his attacking...
    SKU:
    ev-108
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Attacking with 1.d4! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Attacking with 1.d4! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Attacking with 1.d4! (Download) Tired of playing the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then these books are what you're looking for! All-new and attacking opening repertoires based on the move 1.d4 is provided...
    SKU:
    ev-107
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • The Sniper: Play 1...g6, ...Bg7 and ...c5! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    The Sniper: Play 1...g6, ...Bg7 and ...c5! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    The Sniper: Play 1...g6, ...Bg7 and ...c5! The Sniper is a dynamic and universal opening weapon for Black which can be used against all mainline openings. Black's system of development with ...g6 and ...Bg7 initially allows White to occupy the center...
    SKU:
    ev-106
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Starting Out: The Caro-Kann Defense - Chess Opening E-Book Download

    Starting Out: The Caro-Kann Defense - Chess Opening E-Book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Starting Out: The Caro-Kann Defense (Download) The Caro-Kann Defense has a well-deserved and established reputation as an incredibly solid and, at the same time, dynamic answer to 1.e4 by White. The Caro-Kann appeals to all types of players, but is...
    SKU:
    ev-105
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
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    Slay the Spanish! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Slay the Spanish! - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    Now: $19.95
    Was: $21.95
    Slay the Spanish! (Download) Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor presents a repertoire for Black against the universally popular Spanish Opening (Ruy Lopez). The backbone of Black's repertoire is based on the Modern Steinitz Defense, which has...
    SKU:
    ev-103
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    Now: $19.95
    Was: $21.95
  • Starting Out: The Queen's Gambit - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Starting Out: The Queen's Gambit - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Starting Out: The Queen's Gambit (Download) The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most popular and fundamental chess openings of all time and it has been the battleground for countless world-class encounters throughout the history of chess...
    SKU:
    ev-102
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Starting Out: The Queen's Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Starting Out: The Queen's Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Starting Out: The Queen's Indian Defense The Queen's Indian is one of Black's most dependable and respected defenses to the Queen's Pawn opening. It is an established favorite among world-class Grandmasters such as Vladimir Kramnik, Vishy...
    SKU:
    ev-101
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Play 1.e4 e5!: A Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Play 1.e4 e5!: A Repertoire for Black - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Play 1.e4 e5!A complete repertoire for Black in the Open Games There is no doubt that playing the Open Games is one of Black's most reliable and yet aggressive ways of meeting White's favorite opening move, 1.e4. Experts also agree that playing these...
    SKU:
    ev-10
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Improve Your Opening Play - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Improve Your Opening Play - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Improve Your Opening Play (Download) Grandmaster Chris Ward explains the important ideas behind every major opening, unraveling among others the secrets of the Sicilian, the mysteries of the Modern and the fundamentals of the French. He emphasizes the...
    SKU:
    ev-07
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Gambiteer II: A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black E-book

    Gambiteer II: A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black E-book

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Gambiteer II:A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black E-book Are you fearless in your approach to chess openings? Do you like to attack your opponents from the very beginning? Are you happy to take calculated risks? Are you a Gambiteer? If the...
    SKU:
    ev-05
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Gambiteer I: A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for White E-book

    Gambiteer I: A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for White E-book

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Gambiteer I: A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for White E-Book Are you fearless in your approach to chess openings? Do you like to attack your opponents from the very beginning? Are you happy to take calculated risks? Do you loathe trivial...
    SKU:
    ev-04
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Dealing with 1.d4 Deviations - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Dealing with 1.d4 Deviations - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Dealing with 1.d4 Deviations: Fighting the Trompowsky, Torre, Blackmar-Diemer, Stonewall, Colle and other Problem Openings This book fills an enormous void in chess literature. There are a countless number of players who are very happy to defend the...
    SKU:
    ev-03
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian Defense -  Chess Opening E-book Download

    Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian Defense (Download) Are you bored of playing the same old openings time and time again? Fed up with constantly having to keep up with modern chess theory? Or perhaps you simply wish to play something new and exciting,...
    SKU:
    ev-02
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian Defense - Chess Opening E-book Download

    Everyman

    $19.95
    Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian Defense Are you tired of constantly following the same old opening moves? Fed up with always having to keep up with modern chess theory? Or perhaps you simply wish to try something new and exciting, but cannot...
    SKU:
    ev-01
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run the Reader which can be ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $19.95
  • The Goring and Danish Gambits - Chess Opening Download

    The Goring and Danish Gambits - Chess Opening Download

    ChessCentral E-Books

    $9.95
    The Goring and Danish GambitsChessCentral's Data Library Get focused with our new series of on-target databases ready for immediate download! The ChessCentral Data Library is for the specialist who needs a comprehensive source of games for his chosen...
    SKU:
    Goring-dl
    System Requirements::
    Windows 8 & 7, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) to run ChessBase 6.0 +, Fritz 5+, Junior 7+, Shredder 7+, Hiaracs 7+, or the FREE software ChessBase Reader
    $9.95