John Emms is one of Britain's leading Grandmasters and has represented England in numerous team tournaments and Chess Olympiads. He's also a renowned coach and an experienced writer; his works include Easy Guide to the Nimzo-Indian, while he is also a co-author of the best-selling openings encyclopaedia Nunn's Chess Openings. 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 Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian and the best-selling Improve Your Opening Play. Richard Palliser is a young English International Master who is quickly carving out a reputation as a skilled and prolific chess writer. His previous works for Everyman Chess include The Bb5 Sicilian and Tango!, which provoked much positive interest from the critics and the chess public alike.