John Macnab wrote in message
news:VIqfb.12298$pl3.8215@pd7tw3no...(to D.D. Eckerslyke)
Unless you're a master, you probably won't notice that the books are older.

'Age, especially when it strives to be self-reliant and cheerful, finds much
consideration among the poor.'
--Charles Dickens (Hard Times)

Dear Mr. Macnab,

Ahem, Mr. Eckerslyke might notice it when he's playing against a master. :-)

Club players get out of book quickly, and if you know the *themes* you will
be fine.

"When women cease to be handsome, they study to be good."
--Benjamin Franklin (25 June 1745)

John (Class B and nearly a century behind in opening theory)

Was there much theory on the Sicilian Defence in the early 20th century? :-)

"They (older women) are so grateful!"
--Benjamin Franklin (25 June 1745)

--Nick