In this book, prolific chess author Cyrus Lakdawala recommends a repertoire for White players who like to open 1 e4. The repertoire is based around two main themes The suggested variations for White are ones that rely far more on a generic understanding of strategic ideas rather than the memorisation of reams of opening theory. This explains the choice of the Bishop's Opening handled Lopez-style against 1...e5 and the Bb5 variations against the Sicilian Defence. Both these lines are designed to create dynamic and interesting middlegame positions rather than attempting to score a quick knockout victory - a generally overambitious aim that often backfires. The variations are chosen so that White can gain space whenever possible. Therefore the Advance Variation is recommended against the French Defence 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 e5 and also the Caro-Kann Defence 1 e4 c6 2 d4 d5 3 e5. The fact that these lines often create similar middlegame structures is helpful for general comprehension of White'