In these two books, brought together now for the first time in one volume, John Cox and Neil McDonald provide the reader with strong and trusty repertoires with white pieces based on the popular opening moves of 1d4 and 1e4
John Cox is an International Master and former British Junior Champion. His initial works for Everyman Chess, Starting Out: Alekhine's Defence and Dealing with D4 Deviations, have already established him as a writer with impressive credentials. ----- English Grandmaster Neil McDonald is an experienced and successful player on the international chess circuit. McDonald is also a talented chess writer and has many outstanding works to his name. Earlier Everyman Chess books include Concise Chess Openings and Starting Out: The Dutch Defence.