By studying forcing sequences according to Hertan’s method you will develop analytical precision, improve your tactical vision, overcome human bias and staleness, and enjoy the calculation of difficult positions.
In this book Ivan Sokolov presents a set of practical tools that will help you to master the art of sacrifice.
Who says that you can’t learn from the games of amateurs? With approximately 99.5% of U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) members being amateurs (rated under 2200), there is much wisdom to be gained from studying their games. In fact, learning from amateurs' typical mistakes can often be more informative and relevant than learning from the subtle errors of grandmasters.
In this book, a renowned chess instructor, Dan Heisman, presents 30 games played by intermediate-level players, offering a rich variety of lessons in competitive play for all amateur chess enthusiasts.
A key focus of this book is time management, with many games time-stamped to showcase how long it took the players to make their moves. By analyzing the players' decision-making processes, Heisman provides valuable insights into the pitfalls of playing too fast or too slowly, helping readers avoid similar mistakes in their own games.
Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of recognizing critical positions and making informed decisions, further enhancing players' strategic vision.
For amateur players seeking to enhance their chess skills, The World's Most Instructive Amateur Game Book is a valuable resource to gain insights from fellow enthusiasts and take their gameplay to new heights.
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Chess master, author, and renowned teacher Dan Heisman shows you the whys and the hows of annotating your games. Using entertaining clashes from four decades of tournament play, Heisman traces his own development as a player and analyst, illustrating how his method works in practice.
GM Malaniuk has been the main driving force behind the Leningrad Variation for decades. He has found many original plans which turned this branch of the Dutch into an active and dangerous weapon.
Looking for Trouble … helps you to recognize threats by providing over 300 problems in which you focus on identifying and meeting threats in the opening, middlegame and endgame. The author’s clear explanations are presented in a manner that should greatly benefit players of all levels.
Mikhail Tal is one of the most celebrated chess players of all time. The eighth World Champion not only won the title at a record young age,but did so using a ferocious, high-risk attacking style.
This ebook is a part of Bundle: Mikhail Tal's Best Games