Download or read book Chess Success: Planning After the Opening written by Neil McDonald and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are plenty of chess books that cover openings, but not so many that tell you what to do next. Every player has encountered problems once the opening phase of the game has ended, and this book provides solutions. Renowned chess author Neil McDonald guides you through a selection of over 40 recent instructive and entertaining Grandmaster games, all of which illustrate how sound planning and a clear head can help you through that crucial post-opening phase.