10 Best chess openings for black are essential for players looking to enhance their game and counter white's strategies effectively. These openings provide a solid foundation for developing pieces, controlling the center, and creating opportunities for counterplay. From the Sicilian Defense to the French Defense, each opening offers unique advantages and tactical possibilities that can lead to a favorable position. Mastering these openings can significantly improve your performance and understanding of the game.
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Chess Openings for Black, Explained: A Complete Repertoire
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Lev Alburt (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 552 Pages - 01/06/2009 (Publication Date) - Chess Information & Research Institute (Publisher)
$4.13
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Keep it Simple for Black: A Solid and Straightforward Chess Opening Repertoire for Black
- Hardcover Book
- Christof Sielecki, Christof Sielecki (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 360 Pages - 01/15/2023 (Publication Date) - New In Chess (Publisher)
$26.87
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The Hippopotamus Defence: A Deceptively Dangerous Universal Chess Opening System for Black
- de Santis, Alessio (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 336 Pages - 09/15/2019 (Publication Date) - New In Chess (Publisher)
$21.84
Petroff 2…Nf6 Playbook: 200 Opening Chess Positions for Black (Sawyer Chess Playbook)
- Sawyer, Tim (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 208 Pages - 12/07/2017 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
$10.99
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Play 1...Nc6!: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire For Black (Everyman Chess)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Wisnewski, Christoph (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 192 Pages - 07/01/2007 (Publication Date) - Everyman Chess (Publisher)
$22.55
An Explosive Chess Opening Repertoire for Black
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Yrjölä, Jouni (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 658 Pages - 05/22/2015 (Publication Date) - Gambit Publications (Publisher)
$8.95
The Chess Opening Bible · Start Winning from The First Move: How to Dominate the Board with 60+ Grandmaster's Openings and Clever Variations for Beginners and Advanced Players
- Academy, Seshat (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 110 Pages - 11/28/2024 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
$19.97
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A Startling Chess Opening Repertoire: New Edition
- Baker, Chris (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 192 Pages - 09/09/2019 (Publication Date) - Gambit Publications (Publisher)
$16.80
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My First Chess Opening Repertoire For Black and White: A Complete and Easy-to-Learn Guide for Beginners and Improvers
- Sielecki, Christof (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 248 Pages - 12/01/2024 (Publication Date) - New In Chess (Publisher)
$11.32
Chess Traps in the Opening for Black
- Chessley, Daro (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 220 Pages - 07/13/2023 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
$9.95
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