Combinations are the central element in chess; they make the game so magical and captivating. The beautiful point of sacrificing a queen, the strongest piece, in order to checkmate with a lowly pawn brings a smile of joy to all chess lovers. Virtually all chess games possess a combination, either one hidden in the shadows of analysis carefully avoided or one that provides a decisive blow. Winning Chess Combinations is a unique work that doesn't merely repeat the wonderfully rich and vast numbers of combinations, asking readers to solve a particular diagrammed position; it is a work that is far more realistic. A combination involves a sacrifice upsetting the balance of forces, but will it work or tragically boomerang? The reader is invited to solve this critical question by identifying the advantages that a specific position holds which might make the combination successful.

Classic introduction offers superb coverage of all aspects, especially Middle Game, combination play. Hundreds of games analyzed. Over 340 diagrams.

An essential aid for your correspondence chess play.Written by an ICCF Senior International Master forcorrespondence chess players of all ability levels.Each 8 1/2 x 11 inch notebook will hold 200 of yourcorrespondence chess games. In the back of the notebook,there are analysis sheets keyed to the game page. Thispart of the notebook can be used for your ongoinganalysis, post-mortem analysis, continuation of gamescores beyond 75 moves, and etc.Use this notebook as your primary record of your games,or as a permanent back-up for your electronic files.The size allows easy "filing" in your bookcase, alongwith your other chess books. Purchase additionalnotebooks as your body of games played expands.Combined with a physical chess board, this system willreduce errors in your correspondence chess games, andmay thereby raise the level of your play.

This is an empty 120 page notebook with mat cover and white pages. A great gift idea for birthday christmas or for the next chess tournament. A great gift to enter your moves and achievements.

Developing plans of action based on positional analysis: weak and strong squares, control of open lines, pawn structure, more. 20 problems.

Chess Training Log and Diary - This training journal is perfect for any chess player who's serious about their training and about achieving success and getting results. Use it to keep a record of practice sessions and as a reminder of tactics and moves worked on. Keeping a record is vital in order to track progress and maintain motivation levels. Each page has sections to record drills, techniques worked on and for making notes. Ideal for a coach, dad, mom, son, daughter or anyone that simply loves chess. Makes a great Father's day, Mother's day, Christmas or Birthday gift. Use for note taking, keeping tournament results, as a training diary or journal, moves record, recording tournament stats, journaling, writing, doodling, drawing, making lists and recording ideas. Size: 6 x 9 in. 120 Pages Glossy soft cover Printed on white paper

He describes and analyses, in depth, his most memorable encounters-both famous victories and painful defeats, against the best chess players of the last 50 years. --