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The ten most popular chess openings with their first moves and the idea behind each — Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, Sicilian, Queen's Gambit, London System and more — plus the opening principles that matter more than any memorised line. The reverse covers the traps that catch beginners (hello, Scholar's Mate), quick strategy, and how to read chess notation. Great for improving players of any age.

• ✓10 popular openings & their ideas
• ✓The opening principles
• ✓Piece values & setup
• ✓Common traps to dodge
• ✓Quick strategy tips
• ✓Reading chess notation