{"product_id":"first-steps","title":"First Steps","description":"The Modern Defense is an important opening that can be played by Black against absolutely any White opening system. It is an ambitious, counterattacking weapon, favored by dynamic players. White is initially allowed to occupy the centre but Black plans to undermine this structure in the middle game with well-timed blows from the pieces and pawns. If Black gets it right then the white centre can be dramatically swept away. However, when it goes wrong, Black can be overrun.\n\nFirst Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes:\nthe basic principles the basic strategies the key tricks and traps\nFirst Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1781944105\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1781944105.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lakdawala, Cyrus\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41529572032570,"sku":"DBV.1781944105.G","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1781944105-0.jpg?v=1784175646","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/first-steps","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}