Attila Schneider: The treasury of Chess Openings, Volume I. - Open Games

Caissa Chess Books, paperback, Englisch, 284 Seiten, 2002.

GM Attila Schneiders own analysis of the 1. e4 e5; openings proceeds in entertaining style throughout (e.g. "After the primitive 15. Qb5+,Nc6; 16. Bd5, Black would have drooped like a wet sock.") Virtually every ECO code from C20 to C99 is covered in 148 games, modern and ancient, annotated by Schneider. He has chosen lines which he regards as being best or of most interest and included a lot of original analysis and his own opinions on the merits of each. This is not as comprehensive as an encyclopaedia but more readable and with enough material for club and tournament players to grasp the ideas behind each opening system.