After his 2008 book ‘Winning Chess Middlegames’, Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov takes us a step further into his dungeon of middlegame skills. In his well known style, Sokolov focuses on the different aspects of the complex middlegame.
Jacob Aagaard digs deep into the most complex area of chess thinking. The games and exercises in this book transcend regular chess skills, such as pattern recognition, calculation and positional analysis.
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In Calculation thinking methods such as Candidates, Combinations, Prophylaxis, Comparison, Elimination, Intermediate Moves, Imagination and Traps are explained to the reader, and ownership of them is offered through a carefully selected series of exercises.
Jacob Aagaard presents the main principles of how to attack and defend in chess. By carving dynamic chess into separate areas of ability, he gives the reader a clear way to expand his understanding of this vital part of the game.
The book contains 50 of the most stunning games of 2016. These games from high-level tournaments have been selected and analyzed by Grandmasters Naiditsch, Balogh, and Maze.
The book contains 50 of the most exciting games of 2016. These games from high-level tournaments have been selected and analyzed by Grandmasters Naiditsch, Balogh, and Maze.
Chess Strategy for Club Players is a comprehensive and structured curriculum designed to enhance players’ understanding of various types of positions and how to formulate strategic plans accordingly. Basing his teachings from Wilhelm Steinitz’s renowned foundational “Elements”, the author IM Herman Grooten expands upon these principles using contemporary examples.
Working through this book, the players will learn key elements of positional understanding, pawn structure, material advantage, king safety, piece coordination, centralization, and much more.
Each chapter concludes with practical exercises allowing the readers to apply and reinforce their newfound knowledge.
Luther’s Chess Reformation provides a wealth of practical tips and suggestions for chess players of all levels. Using the experiences and insights gained from his remarkable career, Luther offers an insider’s view into the world of grandmaster chess
IM Bonin offers the answers to practical questions that every chessplayer faces as the clock is ticking.