Richard Palliser is a young English International Master and 2006 Joint British Rapidplay Champion. He is quickly carving out a reputation as a skilled and prolific chess writer; previous works for Everyman Chess include Starting Out: Sicilian Najdorf and Tango!, which provoked much positive interest from the critics and the chess public alike. Glenn Flear is one of the most popular Grandmasters on the international tournament circuit. He is an experienced trainer and has coached some of the UK's leading junior players. He also has many chess books to his name, including Offbeat Spanish and The Ruy Lopez: Main Line. Chris Ward is a Grandmaster and a former British Champion. He is also a highly successful chess teacher and a popular author thanks to his attractive and humorous style. His earlier works for Everyman Chess include Play the Queen's Gambit and the best-selling Improve Your Opening Play.

"'Whoever absorbs this wealth of original analysis can expect exciting games and some quick wins, with both colours!' James Vigus, reviewing Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian in British Chess Magazine. 'A lot of fun' GM Lubomir Kavalek reviewing Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian in The Washington Post 'Everyman Chess looks to have a winning series straight out of the gate.' John Donaldson, reviewing the series for Jeremysilman.com"