Solid knowledge of pawn structures is crucial for any player as these structures often influence the nature of the game by dictating piece placement and shaping strategic decisions. In this indispensable guide, Mauricio Flores Rios thoroughly studies and analyzes the 28 most common pawn structures in chess practice.
The author has carefully selected and organized model games showing each structure’s main ideas and plans, arising from various openings. The readers will enhance their strategic vision and learn what pitfalls to avoid. They will also be able to test their newfound knowledge with 50 engaging positional exercises, complete with detailed solutions.
This book is excellent for Intermediate-advanced players looking to deepen their understanding of chess strategy and improve positional play. Even players unfamiliar with certain openings will find immense value in studying these pawn formations and significantly improve their positional understanding.
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Ever since its inception in 2008, the Grandmaster Repertoire series has produced some of the world’s best opening books, but an elite repertoire with 1.e4 has always been missing – until now.
In this, the second volume of the Grandmaster Repertoire – 1.e4 series, Indian superstar Parimarjan Negi tackles the fearsome Sicilian Najdorf, presenting his own world-class repertoire with 6.Bg5. Building on a foundation of tried-and-tested main lines, the author unveils a wealth of new ideas against the Poisoned Pawn and other critical variations, making this an essential addition to the library of every ambitious player.
Parimarjan Negi is a former child prodigy who is the second-youngest player of all time to obtain the Grandmaster title. He was Asian Champion in 2012, and played on Board 1 for the Indian team which won bronze medals at the Tromsø 2014 Olympiad.
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In this, the third volume of the Kotronias on the King’s Indian series, grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias presents the second part of his world-class repertoire against the famous Mar del Plata variation, starting from the position after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 0–0 6.Be2 e5 7.0–0 Nc6 8.d5 Ne7, with the focus on 9.b4, 9.Nd2 and all other sensible alternatives to 9.Ne1.
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In the second volume of the Kotronias on the King’s Indian series, grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias turns his attention to the main line of the famous Mar del Plata variation, which arises after the opening moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 0–0 6.Be2 e5 7.0–0 Nc6 8.d5 Ne7 9.Ne1. This leads to some of the most complicated and theoretically challenging positions in the King’s Indian, but Kotronias provides a world-class repertoire for Black, including a wealth of original ideas and analysis.
In the Grandmaster Repertoire – 1.e4 series, Indian superstar Parimarjan Negi presents his own world-class repertoire. Building on a foundation of tried-and-tested main lines, the author shares a wealth of his innovative analysis to chart a course towards an advantage for White.
TACTICS TRAINER AVAILABLE!
Simply solving a large number of random tactical problems is not as effective as solving structured tactical puzzles and learning to recognize their patterns. This is why, in his Chess Tactics from Scratch, the author Martin Weteschnik, breaks down tactics into basic structured elements, such as the pin, or the double attack, and provides their systematic analysis. Once the players understand tactical structures, they will improve their tactical vision and intuition.
This expanded and improved second edition offers more puzzles to test the tactical chess skill that Weteschnik helps the reader develop.
Ntirlis and Aagaard radically change the theoretical lanscape for this classic opening.
An all-time classic, My System by Aron Nimzowitsch, has shaped generations of chess players. Its timeless ideas on positional play, pawn structures, piece coordination, prophylactic thinking, strategic maneuvering, and much more, are still invaluable today.
By studying My System, players will gain a deeper understanding of the game’s core principles and enhance their ability to assess positions, formulate plans, and execute winning strategies. The book is a must-read for aspiring chess players and seasoned competitors alike.
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Mayhem in the Morra offers a complete fighting repertoire for White against the Sicilian.
This exceptional book completes the unique project where one of the greatest players of our time transforms her personal journey to the top into a roadmap for everyone who ever wanted to better themselves in the game of chess.
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The French Defence is one of the most solid and strategically rich responses to 1.e4.