James Rizzitano's goal in this book is to provide you with a one-volume, theoretically sound, dynamic opening repertoire beginning with 1 e4.br br Studying the choices of the current top players, he identifies these secrets of their success ulliPlay openings where you have a relatively safe king.li liTake the bishop-pair in a semi-open position if it is offered to you.li liAvoid creating unnecessary weaknesses in your own position.li liAccept questionable gambits and material sacrifices.li liAbsorb any space advantage conceded by the opponent.liul br br His choice of lines to recommend is based on these principles, and supported by detailed work with the current top computer engines. While serious work on chess openings confirms the basic truth that White can't simply force a large advantage from the start position, we can greatly narrow Black's path to safety, and tilt the practical struggle in our favour. To have a chance of half a point, our opponents will need to solve difficult ta