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Winning Chess Middlegames

An Essential Guide to Pawn Structures

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AWARDS:Shortlisted for the Guardian Chess Book of the Year AwardRunner-up for the English Chess Federation 2009 Book of the Year AwardCHESS Magazine: Best Books of 2009Back 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 Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov explains in this groundbreaking book. ‘... ... Read more

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AWARDS:Shortlisted for the Guardian Chess Book of the Year AwardRunner-up for the English Chess Federation 2009 Book of the Year AwardCHESS Magazine: Best Books of 2009Back 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 Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov explains in this groundbreaking book. ‘...
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Winning Chess Middlegames

An Essential Guide to 1.e4 Pawn Structures

by Ivan Sokolov ...

Have you ever wondered why it takes grandmasters just seconds to see what's happening in a chess position? It's all about pawn structures, as Ivan Sokolov explained in his groundbreaking book Winning Chess Middlegames.In his 2010 bestseller, Grandmaster Sokolov focused on structures arising from 1.d4 openings; in this new companion guide, 1.e4 players get their turn. This new volume covers a dozen ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered why it takes grandmasters just seconds to see what's happening in a chess position? It's all about pawn structures, as Ivan Sokolov explained in his groundbreaking book Winning Chess Middlegames.In his 2010 bestseller, Grandmaster Sokolov focused on structures arising from 1.d4 openings; in this new companion guide, 1.e4 players get their turn. This new volume covers a dozen
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Sacrifice and Initiative in Chess

Seize the Moment to Get the Advantage

by Ivan Sokolov ...

lThe sacrifice is one of the most beautiful, rewarding and complex aspects of chess. During a game the decision to give up material in order to get an advantage is probably the most difficult one a player has to take. Often, you have to burn your bridges without being able to fully calculate the consequences. Risks and rewards are racing through your mind, fighting for precedence while the clock ... Read more

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lThe sacrifice is one of the most beautiful, rewarding and complex aspects of chess. During a game the decision to give up material in order to get an advantage is probably the most difficult one a player has to take. Often, you have to burn your bridges without being able to fully calculate the consequences. Risks and rewards are racing through your mind, fighting for precedence while the clock
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The Mammoth Book of Chess

by Graham Burgess ...

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'A terrific work that is particularly suited for those from beginner to club player'JOHN WATSON, The Week in ChessThe 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 ... Read more

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'A terrific work that is particularly suited for those from beginner to club player'JOHN WATSON, The Week in ChessThe 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
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A to Z Chess Tactics

Every chess move explained

by George Huczek ...

An indispensable reference book of chess moves, perfect for any chess player, beginner or club player.This A to Z of chess tactics provides an explanation of all the key terms and jargon used in chess so you can understand them and put them into practice in your own game. From Castling to Zugzwang, from Underpromotion to Zwischenzug.Written in a clear and informative style, the book features a ... Read more

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An indispensable reference book of chess moves, perfect for any chess player, beginner or club player.This A to Z of chess tactics provides an explanation of all the key terms and jargon used in chess so you can understand them and put them into practice in your own game. From Castling to Zugzwang, from Underpromotion to Zwischenzug.Written in a clear and informative style, the book features a
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How to Play the English Opening

by Anatoly Karpov ...

The English Opening, from the Flank Games group, was developed by Howard Staunton. In this opening, white avoids or delays the occupation of the centre with Pawns. Once considered a minor diversion, the English is now one of the main openings and all modern world champions have played it. One of the most famous world champions, Anatoly Karpov, brings his sharp eye and extensive experience to bear ... Read more

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The English Opening, from the Flank Games group, was developed by Howard Staunton. In this opening, white avoids or delays the occupation of the centre with Pawns. Once considered a minor diversion, the English is now one of the main openings and all modern world champions have played it. One of the most famous world champions, Anatoly Karpov, brings his sharp eye and extensive experience to bear
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300 Most Important Chess Positions

by Thomas Engqvist ...

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 ... Read more

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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
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100 Chess Master Trade Secrets

From Sacrifices to Endgames

by Andrew Soltis ...

If you want to become a chess master, there are certain things you need to know – essential tips and techniques that the masters know, and you need to learn. This incredibly useful book collects all these techniques together in one volume, so you can try them out, tick them off, and start on your path towards chess greatness. Arranged in chapters covering every aspect of chess, from openings to ... Read more

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If you want to become a chess master, there are certain things you need to know – essential tips and techniques that the masters know, and you need to learn. This incredibly useful book collects all these techniques together in one volume, so you can try them out, tick them off, and start on your path towards chess greatness. Arranged in chapters covering every aspect of chess, from openings to
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What It Takes to Become a Chess Master

chess strategies that get results

by Andrew Soltis ...

So you're a fairly decent chess player. You compete in tournaments, you play on the Internet. But you would love to make that leap to become a chess master. What do you need to know, how much do you have to practise, and how much of the success of the masters is simply a matter of innate talent, superior brainpower or just good luck? This useful book, aimed at all chess players who aspire to ... Read more

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So you're a fairly decent chess player. You compete in tournaments, you play on the Internet. But you would love to make that leap to become a chess master. What do you need to know, how much do you have to practise, and how much of the success of the masters is simply a matter of innate talent, superior brainpower or just good luck? This useful book, aimed at all chess players who aspire to
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Critical Moments in Chess

by Paata Gaprindashvili ...

• A unique exploration of those pivotal moments in which chess games are won or lost – if you know how to spot them• Packed with invaluable tips and tricks on identifying critical moments, illustrated with examples from 280 chess games• Fascinating new book from the author of Imagination in Chess, which has built up a cult following in the chess worldThis exciting and unique book deals with an ... Read more

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• A unique exploration of those pivotal moments in which chess games are won or lost – if you know how to spot them• Packed with invaluable tips and tricks on identifying critical moments, illustrated with examples from 280 chess games• Fascinating new book from the author of Imagination in Chess, which has built up a cult following in the chess worldThis exciting and unique book deals with an
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Pawn Structure Chess

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Every chess player needs to know how to handle his pawns. Pawns form the 'playing fields' of chess games, a semi-permanent 'structure' that can determine whether a player wins or loses. This comprehensive guide to pawn structure teaches the reader where pieces are best placed, which pawns should be advanced further or exchanged, and why certain structures are good and others disastrous. This ... Read more

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Every chess player needs to know how to handle his pawns. Pawns form the 'playing fields' of chess games, a semi-permanent 'structure' that can determine whether a player wins or loses. This comprehensive guide to pawn structure teaches the reader where pieces are best placed, which pawns should be advanced further or exchanged, and why certain structures are good and others disastrous. This
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Kasparov: How His Predecessors Misled Him About Chess

by Tibor Karolyi ...

Over the past few years the great chess player Garry Kasparov has written fivebest-selling books praising the contributions to chess made by the previousworld champions. The series is called ''My Great Predecessors''. As a reaction tothis wonderful series of books, leading chess writer Tibor Károlyi has written thisimaginary sixth volume. In gently humorous – but chessically serious – style, ... Read more

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Over the past few years the great chess player Garry Kasparov has written fivebest-selling books praising the contributions to chess made by the previousworld champions. The series is called ''My Great Predecessors''. As a reaction tothis wonderful series of books, leading chess writer Tibor Károlyi has written thisimaginary sixth volume. In gently humorous – but chessically serious – style,
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