Description
- ISBN-13: 9780812936827
- Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
- Publisher Imprint: Random House Puzzles & Games
- Depth: 44
- Height: 231 mm
- No of Pages: 768
- Series Title: Chess
- Width: 155 mm
- ISBN-10: 0812936825
- Publisher Date: 08 Apr 2008
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition: 15
- Language: English
- Returnable: Y
- Spine Width: 46 mm
- Weight: 974 gr







Gaurav Bharti –
A solid update to a classic! MCO- is packed with info. Can be a bit overwhelming for intermediate players, though. Still, a worthwhile investment.
Sonia Negi –
MCO- is pretty comprehensive, though the organization could be better. Finding specific lines can be a pain. Overall decent though.
Rishabh Singh –
MCO- is a must-have for serious chess players. The updates are relevant, and the analysis is top-notch. Highly recommended!
Avneesh Kaur –
Great book for serious chess players who are wanting to compete.
Vaibhav Agrawal –
An essential reference for any competitive chess player. This book has everything you need to succeed.
Anjali Agrawal –
An indispensable guide to chess openings. There is a lot to learn, but it is well worth the time to learn.
Anurag Kumar –
Good book to learn openings with, but at times hard to follow. A lot to keep in mind.
Parjeet Singh –
Decent chess book. Not the best I have used, but also not the worst.
Vaishnavi –
Solid opening guide. Great for reference, but not something you’d read cover to cover.
Animesh Kumar Sahu –
Worth the money! MCO- offers up a lot of chess knowledge.
Aditya Vasudev –
MCO- is a great collection of opening theory, perfect for expanding your knowledge.
Ronit Vinod Peswani –
An okay chess book. Nothing really stood out to me. Maybe I am just not a book learner.
Alisha Sharma –
This edition feels a bit rushed, but it’s still MCO. So it is naturally comprehensive. I wish the diagrams were bigger though.
Esha Deswal –
If you’re serious about chess, get this book. Enough said!
Rajan Walia –
De Firmian did a great job updating this book. I especially liked the coverage of the Catalan Opening.
Rishav Kumar –
The content is useful, but I feel like there are better options.
Ritik Jain –
Not sure I would recommend to beginners, but serious players will eat this up. MCO- includes a lot of current theory.
Ruchi Mittal –
Great resource. I have improved my game after studying this book!
Akash Kumar Singh –
Good overview of modern openings, but the dense notation can be a slog to get through. Useful, but not exactly a breezy read.
Gaddala Yakub –
Not bad, but not great. I expected more from an updated MCO.