Author : Ludek Pachman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 25,33 MB
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486135705
The use of the queen, the active king, exchanges, pawn play, the center, weak squares, more. Often considered the most important book on strategy. 298 diagrams.
Author : John Watson
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 15,73 MB
Release : 1999-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781901983074
The first section of [this] book discusses classical themes, such as pawn majorities, the centre and structural weaknesses. Watson then moves on to discuss new concepts, including the willingness of modern players to accept backward pawns in return for dynamic play, the idea of a good 'bad' bishop, knights finding useful roles at the edge of the board, and the exchange of sacrifice ideas that became prevalent with the post-war Soviet world champions. ..." --
Author : Luděk Pachman
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Chess
ISBN : 9780713415339
Author : John Watson
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,92 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Chess
ISBN : 9781901983692
Uses examples from such players as Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand, Ivanchuk, Shirov, and Morozecich to illustrate developments in chess strategy.
Author : Johan Hellsten
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release :
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1857448979
Grandmaster Johan Hellsten is convinced that mastering chess strategy - just like chess tactics - requires practice, practice and yet more practice! This outstanding book is a product of his many years' work as a full-time chess teacher, and is specifically designed as part of a structured training programme to improve strategic thinking. It focuses on a wide range of key subjects and provides a basic foundation for strategic play. Furthermore, in addition to the many examples, there's an abundance of carefully selected exercises which allow readers to monitor their progress and put into practice what they have just learned. Following such a course is an ideal way for players of all standards to improve. Although designed mainly for students, this book is also an excellent resource for chess teachers and trainers. An essential course in chess strategyContains over 400 pages of Grandmaster adviceIncludes more than 350 training exercises
Author : Isaac Lipnitsky
Publisher : Quality Chess Uk Llp
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 22,82 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781906552039
In English for the first time. Written by a two-time Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956, this is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century.
Author : Yasser Seirawan
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 41,60 MB
Release : 2005-05-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1781944326
Gain the advantage over your opponent with easy-to-remember strategies from one of the worlds top chess players! Strategy is the ultimate secret weapon for championship players around the world. Drawing on his considerable experience in tournament play, International Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan shows you how to apply flexible strategic principles to every part of your game. Using Seirawan's simple and effective planning and analysis techniques, you'll enter each game with confidence and energy, ready to play forcefully and intelligently the way you need to play so you can win every time! Learn to: Knock your opponent off balance with bold opening moves * Formulate an overall game strategy before the middle game * Interpret the motivation behind your opponents every move * Position yourself for a winning endgame * Diagrams throughout the book illustrate game positions, and you'll meet historys greatest chess strategieslearning from them move by move! Whether for reference during practice games or simply for pleasure reading,WINNING CHESS STRATEGIES is an information packed resource you'll turn to again and again
Author : Jeremy Silman
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 20,24 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781890085018
An easy-to-understand guide to chess strategy -- conceptual planning -- has always been the amateur's dream. This book makes that dream a reality. This comprehensive guide in dictionary form, the first of its kind, makes all aspects of chess strategy quick, easy, and painlessly accessible to players of all degrees of strength. Each strategic concept is listed alphabetically and followed by a clear, easy-to-absorb explanation accompanied by examples of how this strategy is used in practice. Such great World Champions as Steinitz, Capablanca, Petrosian, Fischer, and Karpov have used these strategies in virtually all of their games. Now you can arm yourself with their weapons. As you incorporate these weapons into your own play, they will enrich your appreciation of the game and lead you to one beautiful victory after another.
Author : Aron Nimzowitsch
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,63 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789197600538
My System is at the top of a very short list of chess classics. This edition uses a brand-new translation that recreates the author's original intentions. For the first time an English-speaking audience can appreciate the true nature of this famous chess book.
Author : Edward Lasker
Publisher :
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 27,57 MB
Release : 2018-12-20
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9784871871662
This book is a revision of the authors famous CHESS STRATEGY which sold over 40,000 copies and has been the "Chess Bible" for most of today's younger masters.
