Vincent Moret now provides a complete, ready-to-go chess opening repertoire for Black. It consists of a sound set of lines that do not outdate rapidly, do not require memorization and are easy to digest for beginners and post-beginners.
International Master Luis Bernal has unraveled the Berlin and made it accessible for amateur players. His practical guide is fully up to date, explains typical formations and strategies, and presents new ideas and resources in the old Berlin Wall structures.
The study of well-annotated master games is the best way to improve. Acclaimed chess author Steve Giddins has assembled the most didactic examples from New In Chess. There are masterclasses by dozens of chess legends and no fewer than eight World Champions. Together they provide the high standard of instructional material that today’s club player needs.
Kalinin helps players seeking the master title by showing how concrete knowledge leads to improved decisions at the board. He stresses the essence of the classics and the importance of human interaction in reaching analytical mastery.
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.
In this fascinating book he portrays ten World Chess Champions that played an important role in his life and career. Timman has a keen eye for detail, a fabulous memory and he visibly enjoys sharing his insider views, including many revelations.
The set-up is based on sound principles and is easy to learn and understand. The Slow Italian may look innocent, but is actually full of venom. Ideal for the average club player but is also regularly adopted by many strong Grandmasters including the very best, such as world champion Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri.
The book provides valuable insight into the qualities that made Karpov such a great endgame player, maybe the greatest of all time.