The Complete Manual of Positional Chess

The Complete Manual of Positional Chess
Author: Konstantin Sakaev
Publisher: New In Chess,Csi
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9789056916824

Russia boasts a long and rich tradition in chess education and Russian chess teachers and trainers are simply the best in the world. The Complete Manual of Positional Chess is the latest and most comprehensive product of this Russia striving for perfection. This handbook, probably the most thorough grounding in the history of teaching chess, was recently created for chess teachers at the DYSS, the special sports school for young talents in Russia. Konstantin Sakaev and Konstantin Landa present a complete set of instructions and tips for trainers and self-improvers. It teaches you not only how to enhance your fundamental knowledge and technical skills, but also how to work on your physical and psychological conditioning. If you complete this course you will be able to assess virtually any position you are confronted with. With its all-encompassing approach this ground-breaking book allows everyone to reap the fruits of the long tradition of instructive excellence in Russia.

The Game of Chess

The Game of Chess
Author: Siegbert Tarrasch
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2012-04-26
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0486144550

Classic introduction offers superb coverage of all aspects, especially Middle Game, combination play. Hundreds of games analyzed. Over 340 diagrams.

Back to Basics: Tactics

Back to Basics: Tactics
Author: Dan Heisman
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2011-02-02
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1936490145

Chess Tactics Can Be Fun! This book is an introduction to the various kinds of basic chess tactics. With instructional material, examples, and problems of all types, the subject of chess tactics is covered comprehensively. There are approximately 500 examples ranging from too easy to very difficult! Tactics are usually why most people find chess fun! This book will greatly enhance your enjoyment learning about - and benefiting from - the recurring patterns of tactics. It is well established that the study of basic tactics is probably the single most important thing any beginner can do to improve at chess. This book will help you do that!

The Mammoth Book of Chess

The Mammoth Book of Chess
Author: Graham Burgess
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 1052
Release: 2022-03-03
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1472146190

'A terrific work that is particularly suited for those from beginner to club player' JOHN WATSON, The Week in Chess The fully revised and updated award-winning, bestselling, classic chess book by FIDE Master and chess world-record holder, Graham Burgess. Comprehensive and clear, this fully revised and updated fourth edition of Graham Burgess's bestselling chess classic is an invaluable guide to help any player progress to good club level and better. It provides a complete guide to the main chess openings along with hundreds of test positions for players at every level. This new edition includes: Expanded and updated sections on playing online chess and using computers. A complete and detailed guide to all the main chess openings. Hundreds of new training exercises for players of all standards. Courses in tactics, attacking strategy, combinations and endgames. Analysis of some of the greatest games ever played. Information and advice on club, national, and international tournaments. A comprehensive A-Z glossary of chess terminology. Practical advice and information for further study. New sections on endgame studies and problems, with all examples from 2020 or 2021.

The Improving Chess Thinker

The Improving Chess Thinker
Author: Dan Heisman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780979148248

"The Improving Chess Thinker provides representative thought processes from all classes of chess players, highlights the differences between these levels, and provides insight to help players raise their thinking process to the next level. Full of helpful tips and principles, the Improving Chess Thinker is the result of over 40 years of 'think out loud' chess exercises given by one of the country's top chess instructors, Dan Heisman. The range of subjects addressed includes everything from analysis and evaluation theory to time management skills. The instruction and lessons learned will aid players of all levels, from beginner to expert. The practical advice will be useful not only for players striving to benefit their game, but also coaches looking for new powerful teaching tools."--Publisher's description

Positional Chess Handbook

Positional Chess Handbook
Author: Israel Gelfer
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2013-07-24
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0486316793

Learn to develop a more powerful strategic game. Key squares, bad bishops, pawn structures, other examples appear in ascending difficulty, with cross-references. For players at every level. 495 black-and-white illustrations.