300 Most Important Chess Positions

Author: Thomas Engqvist
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849945756
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 502

Book Description
An International Master's guide to the essential positions and strategies in chess. A great little book of understanding the most important chess positions in the opening of a game, the middle game and the endgame. It cuts to the chase on the most useful positions at all those stages. Perfect for players who want to reach a higher level but don't have time to sit for hours and hours each week in less productive study. Divided into three sections, it comprises section 1, The 50 Most Important Openings (covering 50 openings), section 2. The 150 Most important Middle Game Positions and section 3. The 100 Most important Endgame Positions. For example, the Endgame section has chapters on pawn endings, knightt endings, etc. The Middle game chapters are arranged by positional themes. Each numbered position can be seen as a test yourself quiz (with answers given below the diagrams) to help cement positional understanding. Since it is advisable to repeat the positions from time to time this book can be your life-long companion, enabling you to dramatically increase your positional chess understanding. An essential strategy book by a Swedish International Master.

300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions

Author: Thomas Engqvist
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849947031
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
An International Master's instructive guide to essential tactical strategies and positions in chess. A comprehensive book from the Swedish International Master Thomas Engqvist for understanding the most important tactical chess positions in the opening of a game, the middle game and the endgame. It cuts to the chase on the must useful tactical positions at each stage of the game. Knowing the positions is one thing but this experienced coach shows you how to create them, even out of nothing, in the spirit of Tal and Alekhine. It covers other important facets of tactical play, including calculation (how to calculate with the help of stepping stones), attacking play such as defence and counter attack, and even psychological tactics. Each numbered position can be seen as a test-yourself quiz (with answers given below the diagrams) to help cement tactical understanding. Since it's advisable to revise the positions from time to time, this book can be your life-long companion, enabling you to dramatically increase your tactical chess understanding. The perfect guide for players who want to reach a higher level but don't have time to spend hours every week on less productive study.

300 Most Important Chess Exercises

Author: Thomas Engqvist
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1849947511
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An informative and accessible new book by Thomas Engqvist, the practical follow up to his previous two authoritative chess books: 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions. Filled with 300 engaging chess exercises and complete solutions in the end of the book, this book will allow you to apply and consolidate your newfound knowledge. The book is divided into four key sections: 75 exercises practising positional ideas in the opening/middlegame 75 exercises covering the endgame 75 tactical exercises in the opening/middlegame 75 tactical endgames. The exercises featured in the book are taken from real game positions from various renowned chess players, including Capablanca and Magnus Carlsen. Word count: 116,000

Tactical Training

Author: Cyrus Lakdawala
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781945780
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 496

Book Description
This book on tactical play is designed to aid practical play by focusing on typical combinational themes that crop up consistently in chess.

Improve Your Chess Tactics

Author: Yakov Neishtadt
Publisher: New In Chess
ISBN: 9083378837
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 862

Book Description
The upgraded 2024 edition of a modern classic

Chess Training Pocket Book II

Author: Lev Alburt
Publisher: WW Norton
ISBN: 9781889323176
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Chess Training Pocket Book II: How to spot tactics and how far ahead to calculate gives you the knowledge and training you need to become a master-strength player. Chess Training Pocket Book II is a sequel to the best-selling Chess Training Pocket Book: 300 Most Important Positions and Ideas. In the same tradition, this follow-up volume will save you years of hit-and-miss reading and sporadic improvement because it gathers together for you the crucial, game-winning knowledge in one easy-to-carry book. It will test, train, and sharpen your thinking skills. Each carefully chosen position offers a crucial building block in your chess knowledge.

GM-RAM

Author: Rashid Ziyatdinov
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938650720
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Mastering the Chess Openings

Author: John Watson
Publisher: Gambit Publications
ISBN: 9781904600602
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents information on the ideas and strategies for chess openings.

The Gambit Book of Instructive Chess Puzzles

Author: Graham Burgess
Publisher: Gambit Publications
ISBN: 9781906454289
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Solving tactical puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your chess. This convenient book provides 300 exercises, with instructive points highlighted in the solutions. There is something here for everyone. The puzzles in the first two chapters are based on a clear-cut tactic or checkmate, such as those explained in Gambit's best-sellers How to Beat Your Dad at Chess and Chess Tactics for Kids. The endgame challenges highlight tactics and principles in action. In practice it is vital to defend resiliently and seek counterattacking chances - there is an innovative chapter on these rarely-covered themes as well as puzzles where the reader must decide how to punch home an attack. Later chapters help readers develop a vital skill: the ability to make tough chessboard decisions. Attack, sacrifice, grab material, defend or simplify - it's for you to decide! Principles and guidelines are emphasized, together with common sources of error. The final section of puzzles will prove a stern challenge even for the best players, with the reader exposed to the full complexity of modern chess - with a few helpful hints along the way.

Opening Systems for Competitive Chess Players

Author: John Hall
Publisher: Hays Pub
ISBN: 9781880673874
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Contains suggested opening repertoires which emphasizes piece placement rather than memorized variations. Helps players force their opponent to play familiar positions.