Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy
Title | Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy PDF eBook |
Author | John Watson |
Publisher | Gambit Publications |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 1999-03 |
Genre | 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. ..." --
Modern Chess Strategy
Title | Modern Chess Strategy PDF eBook |
Author | Ludek Pachman |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 322 |
Release | 2012-04-26 |
Genre | 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.
Chess Strategy in Action
Title | Chess Strategy in Action PDF eBook |
Author | John Watson |
Publisher | Gambit Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Chess |
ISBN | 9781901983692 |
Uses examples from such players as Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand, Ivanchuk, Shirov, and Morozecich to illustrate developments in chess strategy.
My System
Title | My System PDF eBook |
Author | Aron Nimzowitsch |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | 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.
Mastering Chess Strategy
Title | Mastering Chess Strategy PDF eBook |
Author | Johan Hellsten |
Publisher | Everyman Chess |
Pages | 992 |
Release | |
Genre | 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
Questions of Modern Chess Theory
Title | Questions of Modern Chess Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Isaac Lipnitsky |
Publisher | Quality Chess Uk Llp |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | 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.
Mastering the Chess Openings
Title | Mastering the Chess Openings PDF eBook |
Author | John Watson |
Publisher | Gambit Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Chess |
ISBN | 9781904600602 |
Presents information on the ideas and strategies for chess openings.