Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021

Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021
Author: Daniel Fernandez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 750
Release: 2022-02-14
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9789464201420

Before you is the tournament book of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021. Theevent that has been won in sensational fashion by the young Dutch grandmasterJorden van Foreest. In a tiebreak in the third blitz game, he was just a bit faster ofhis compatriot Anish Giri. The barrage was necessary because both players verysurprisingly ended with the wonderful score of 81⁄2 out of 13 in joint first place. Withthis they had left behind, among others, World Champion Magnus Carlsen (71⁄2) andthe number two in the world, Fabiano Caruana (8). An unprecedented achievement, because the tournament in Wijk aan Zee is sometimes called the "Wimbledon of chess" of the elite tournaments. After the last round, in which Van Foreest in a formidable way had left the Swede Nils Grandelius chanceless, it was waitingfor the game between the Spaniard David Antón Guijarra and Anish Giri. Ourcompatriot was in a bad position, lost perhaps, but he managed to free himself fromthe tangled position and gain an important half point. It was decided beforehandthat a tiebreak would be held, consisting of at least two blitz games. Should theseresult in a 1-1 score, an Armageddon game would be played. This turned out to bea nervous and blood-curdling fight, with the pieces flying around. In the end theyounger OF the two, Jorden van Foreest, emerged victorious and thus the youngGroninger booked the greatest success of his still young career. Apart from thecommotion in the Dutch seaside resort of Wijk aan Zee, where the tournament washeld - under strict corona rules - the whole of the Netherlands rose to its feet whenthis great result became known. Hadn't we had to wait since 1985, when JanTimman won the Hoogovens chess tournament, for a Dutch chess player to standon the highest podium? And now it was even two players from this country whocould dispute together who would take the highest honor

Black is OK!

Black is OK!
Author: András Adorján
Publisher: B T Batsford Limited
Total Pages: 165
Release: 1988
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9780713457902

Many chessplayers adopt an unnecessarily defensive approach when they have the black pieces. But not Grandmaster Adorjan, who claims that the reason many players rarely win with black is that they don't even try.

The Magic of Chess Tactics

The Magic of Chess Tactics
Author: Karsten Muller
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1941270859

Chess is 99% tactics. So to be a good chess player, you have to spend a lot of your training time on tactics. Although basic tactics are explained in a number good books, complicated tactics the kind that separate tournament winners from the pack require intuition, imagination and precision. The Magic of Chess Tactics helps you develop these qualities. Aimed primarily at aspiring chess players from club to master level who seriously want to improve their chess understanding, The Magic of Chess Tactics provides examples selected for both their entertainment and instructional value as well as detailed explanations and exercises. Claus Dieter Meyer, chess author and FIDE Master, is a well-known analyst and professional chess trainer. Karsten Muller is an International Grandmaster and co-author, along with Frank Lamprecht, of the highly acclaimed Secrets of Pawn Endings and œFundamental Chess Endings. "I have come to realise that there are basically two types of chess tactics. First, simple kinds of combinations you need to know when you start to play chess. I still believe they are the basis of everything. Things that computers see in a half-second. But the book is not about them. For those simple tactics, old Koblentz books are more than enough. This book is about *complicated* chess tactics, the kind you sometimes need hours of analysis just to discover the truth of the position. It's hard to see and calculate perfectly on the board; one needs intuition, imagination and precision. "It's not easy to develop these qualities but I believe that the present book, full of examples and high quality analyses, will help you achieve that objective. Welcome to the magical world of tactics!" From the Foreword by Alexei Shirov

Kings, Queens and Rookies

Kings, Queens and Rookies
Author: Erwin l'Ami
Publisher: New In Chess
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2023-01-17
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9493257789

Every winter, the world's strongest chess players and most promising chess prodigies travel to a small seaside village in the Netherlands to immerse themselves for two weeks in chess and chess only. Usually, the World Champion is there, vying for victory. Garry Kasparov won three times, Vishy Anand won five times, and Magnus Carlsen won a record eight times. The tournament is a gift of the local steel company to their neighbours, the shops, restaurants and B&Bs, and the global community of chess lovers. Hundreds of amateur chess players come to Wijk aan Zee and play in the same hall as the elite grandmasters. Fans all around the world can follow the games with expert commentary during the online live broadcasts. In 2023, the Tata Steel Chess tournament celebrates its 85th edition. This book captures the uniqueness of the festival in 150 pages. It tells the stories of the winners, the amateurs and their favourite restaurants. Dozens of pictures highlight how photogenic the event is. And, of course, the book includes magnificent chess games annotated by the winners. Wijk aan Zee and the Tata Steel Chess Tournament bring out the best in chess.

R Praggnanandhaa

R Praggnanandhaa
Author: Benjamin Washington
Publisher: Namaskar Book
Total Pages: 17
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Inspiring Journey of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is a captivating tale that follows the extraordinary life of a young chess prodigy who defies all odds to become an inspiration for youth around the world. Praggnanandhaa's dedication to both chess and education sets him apart, proving that excellence in multiple domains is indeed possible. The Inspiring Journey of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is a captivating tale that follows the extraordinary life of a young chess prodigy who defies all odds to become an inspiration for youth around the world. Praggnanandhaa's dedication to both chess and education sets him apart, proving that excellence in multiple domains is indeed possible. Through his remarkable journey, Praggnanandhaa showcases the power of ambition and unwavering familial support in achieving one's dreams. This uplifting story resonates with aspiring chess prodigies and diligent students alike, offering valuable lessons on self-growth and skill development. In this book, readers will embark on a transformational journey alongside Praggnanandhaa, discovering how to overcome obstacles and push the boundaries of their potential. With each move and each challenge, the young prodigy teaches us that limits exist to be checkmated, and dreams can be realized one step at a time. The Inspiring Journey of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is a must-read for anyone seeking motivation and guidance in pursuing their passions and achieving greatness. Whether you aspire to master the game of chess or excel in any other field, this book will empower you to believe in yourself and take charge of your own destiny. Get ready to unleash your full potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery with Praggnanandhaa as your guide.

Chess Calculation Training

Chess Calculation Training
Author: Romain Edouard
Publisher: Chess Calculation Training
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2017-05-20
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9789492510037

The author focused in his first volume of pure chess calculation on middlegames. Romain has carefully selected 496 positions, which arose in real games in the recent past. He separated the exercises into 11 different categories, covering both tactics and strategy, attack and defence. This book is a fantastic training tool for any player to improve his level of chess thinking.

Vassily Ivanchuk

Vassily Ivanchuk
Author: Nikolay Kalinichenko
Publisher: New In Chess
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2014-03-07
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9056914529

“Chuky, you’re a genius.” Leading grandmasters have been heard to whisper these words, impressed with yet another brilliancy of Vassily Ivanchuk. The Ukrainian wizard, immensely popular with pros and amateurs alike, has been a member of the world elite for more than twenty years and is one of the most active players on the international circuit. Ivanchuk has finished first in all major tournaments in the world, at times with astonishing supremacy and always with deeply creative chess. He has won the Junior World Championship, the Blitz World Championship and reached the number two spot in the world rankings. Four times he was a member of the team that won the Chess Olympiad, once also claiming the individual gold medal on first board. The question why Ivanchuk, with his phenomenal talent and uncompromising passion for the game, has never become World Champion is something of a mystery. The inability to handle stress has been suggested and he himself has pointed at periods of ‘black moods’ or ‘psychological crises’. Still, despite occasional erratic results, he has always maintained his position among the very best. For this book Correspondence Grandmaster and chess author Nikolay Kalinichenko has selected 100 of Vassily Ivanchuk’s best and most instructive games, explaining his moves and plans for club players. The result is a fascinating and rewarding journey to ‘Planet Ivanchuk’, the extraterrestrial location where the sphinx from Lvov is said to receive his best brainwaves. ,

200 Open Games

200 Open Games
Author: David Bronstein
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780486268576

Russian grandmaster offers a wealth of his finest games, presented in full with numerous illustrative diagrams. Lively, frequently amusing commentary emphasizes ideas behind moves, shows how 1P-K4—P-K4 imposes its patterns on subsequent game. 207 black-and-white illustrations.

Timman's Triumphs

Timman's Triumphs
Author: Jan Timman
Publisher: New In Chess
Total Pages: 650
Release: 2020-09-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9056919180

Jan Timman is one of the greatest chess players never to win the world title. For many years ‘the Best of the West' belonged to the chess elite, collecting some splendid super tournament victories. Three times Timman was a Candidate for the World Championship and his peak in the world rankings was second place, in 1982. For this definitive collection, Timman has revisited his career and subjected his finest efforts to fresh analysis supported by modern technology. The result is startling and fascinating. From the games that he chose for his Timman's Selected Games (1994, also published as Chess the Adventurous Way), only 10(!) made the cut. Some games that he had been proud of turned out to be flawed, others that he remembered as messy were actually well played. Timman's Triumphs includes wins against greats such as Karpov, Kasparov, Kortchnoi, Smyslov, Tal, Spassky, Bronstein, Larsen and Topalov. The annotations are in the author's trademark lucid style, that happy mix of colourful background information and sharp, crystal-clear explanations. Once again Jan Timman shows that he is not only one of the best players the game has seen, but also as one of the best analysts and writers.

Kramnik

Kramnik
Author: Vladimir Kramnik
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2000
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9781857442700

Since he first burst onto the world chess scene in 1992, displaying a maturity of play far beyond his sixteen years, Vladimir Kramnik has been tipped as a future World Champion. Still only in his mid-twenties, he is now firmly consolidated in the world's top three. He has won numerous tournaments in many countries, and is one of the very few players regularly to hold his own with Kasparov. This book, Kramnik's first, describes his life and chess career, beginning with his unusual childhood. It features more than 50 of his best games, deeply annotated, plus numerous additional games and game extracts, including some from quickplay and blindfold events. (7 x 9 3/4, 240 pages, illustrations)