How to Study Chess on Your Own

• Author : Davorin Kuljasevic
• Publisher : New In Chess
• Release : 03 May 2021

Study chess without wasting your time and energy Every chess player wants to improve, but many, if not most, lack the tools or the discipline to study in an effective way. With so much material on offer, the eternal question is: ‘How can I study chess without wasting my time and energy?’ Davorin Kuljasevic provides the full and ultimate answer, as he presents a structured study approach that has long-term improvement value. He explains how to study and what to

• Author : Max Euwe,H. Kramer
• Publisher : Hays Pub
• Release : 27 May 1994

• Author : M. Euwe,H. Kramer
• Publisher : Hays Pub
• Release : 27 May 1994

• Author : Alexander Panchenko
• Publisher : New In Chess
• Release : 24 November 2015

Grandmaster Alexander Panchenko (1953-2009) was one of the most successful chess trainers in the Soviet Union, and later in Russia. Panchenko ran a legendary chess school that specialised in turning promising players into masters. The secret of his success were his dedication and enthusiasm as a teacher combined with his outstanding training materials. ‘Pancha’ provided his pupils with systematic knowledge, deep understanding and the ability to take practical decisions. Now, Panchenko’s classic Mastering Chess Middlegames is for the first

• Author : Robert R. Desjarlais
• Publisher : Univ of California Press
• Release : 22 March 2011

Counterplay explores the inner world of a chess player and examines how we attempt to make meaning from the game and the forms of life that surround it. Desjarlais's personal account skillfully illustrates the absorbing, enchanting, and exacting qualities of chess, while also highlighting the penury, disillusion and pettiness that regretfully permeate the game.--Jonathan Rowson, PhD, Grandmaster and British Chess Champion (2004-2006) This book is replete with deeply researched and closely observed details, small dramas, intriguing insights, compelling anecdotes

• Author : James Eade
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 08 March 2011

Proven tactical tips to strengthen your game Your quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chess Kings, queens, knights - does chess seem like a royal pain to grasp? This friendly guide helps you make the right moves. From using the correct terms to engaging in the art of attack, you'll get step-by-step explanations that demystify the game. You'll also find updated information on tournaments and top players, as well as computer chess games and playing

• Author : Ivan Sokolov
• Publisher : New In Chess
• Release : 13 November 2017

Finally this modern classic is back in print! Ever wondered why grandmasters take only seconds to see what's really going on in a chess position? It's all about structures, as Ivan Sokolov explains in this groundbreaking book. Winning Chess Middlegames addresses the often ignored but extremely important topic of pawn structures, divided into 4 main types: doubled pawns, isolated pawns, hanging pawns and pawn majorities. With its highly accessible verbal explanations and deep analyses of top-level games, this book helps you

• Author : Aron Nimzowitsch
• Publisher : New In Chess
• Release : 31 July 2016

In My System, he expounded his theories of prophylaxis, blockade and much more, while providing ground-breaking insights in pawn structures. In the sequel Chess Praxis, Nimzowitsch demonstrated how he had successfully tested his theories in his games. Without reading Nimzowitsch your chess education cannot be complete. Perhaps not all of his convictions have stood the test of time, but even today, any chess student will deepen his understanding while enjoying the author’s insights and witticisms. Part of the charm

• Author : Bruce Pandolfini
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release : 30 June 2008

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan. One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume, he presents a complete overview of the entire game and its culture. Structured as a

• Author : Sean Michael
• Publisher : Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
• Release : 10 June 2015

Can Jason be with three amazing men and not lose his heart in the process? Living with and being the playtoy of three men is more rewarding than Jason could have imagined. Bishop, Knight and Rook each have their own way of loving on him. In Bishop he finds a workout partner, friendship, and good solid lovemaking. He isn't sure what to make of Knight, but the man is a brilliant artist and there are worse things than being Knight's

• Author : John Littlewood
• Publisher : Batsford
• Release : 08 December 2016

The first edition of this book was widely hailed as one of the most useful guides to the middle game ever written. nRewritten to incorporate new material from contemporary tournaments, this classic work now steps into the 21st century. Along with over 300 instructive and entertaining examples, Littlewood offers a wealth of general advice and specific hints at the end of each chapter. Taking a fresh and original approach, he inspires the reader - club and tournament players - to look

• Author : Paul Keres,Alexander Kotov
• Publisher : Courier Corporation
• Release : 30 April 2012

Two great grandmasters combine their talents in a masterly analysis of attack and defense in the middle game: attacking the king, defense, pawn structure, and much more. Introduction by Harry Golombek.

• Author : Eugene Znosko-Borovsky
• Publisher : Courier Corporation
• Release : 11 July 2012

DIVIts clarity and solid theory make this a superlative guide to the least understood part of chess. By renowned grandmaster. /div

• Author : Paul Keres
• Publisher : Batsford
• Release : 26 October 2018

Paul Keres (1916 1975) was an Estonian chess grandmaster and chess writer. He was among the world's top players from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s and runner-up in the Candidates' Tournament on four consecutive occasions.

• Author : Garry Kasparov
• Publisher : Random House
• Release : 11 November 2021

____ *THE STRATEGIES BEHIND A SUCCESSFUL LIFE FROM THE LEGENDARY GRANDMASTER AND ADVISOR TO NETFLIX'S THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT, NOW WITH A NEW FOREWORD* 'In this book, chess is a teacher, and I aim to show it is a great one.' For over twenty years, Garry Kasparov dominated the world of chess. As the youngest ever undisputed World Champion, known for confounding his opponents at every move and breaking record after record, Kasparov was asked the same question time and time