Synopses & Reviews
One of the most popular and enduring chess books of all time finally gets the English-language edition it deservesandmdash;with algebraic notation for the very first time! When it originally appeared in the 1950s,
The Art of Checkmate was marred by a careless and mistake-filled translation. This new version accurately reflects the authorsand#39; stellar work, including fresh analysis and text missing from previous publications. It presents the basic patterns of checkmate, explanations of how to carry them out, examples from regular play, and test-yourself puzzle positions to reinforce Renaud and Kahnand#39;s valuable unmatched information. Never before has it been clearer why so many players consider this a favorite, and put it on their top-ten lists.
Synopsis
There are more than 30 moves to choose from in a typical chess position. Yet masters regularly manage to select the best one--and they do it faster, more confidently, and with less calculation than other players. The reason: masters know shortcuts that enable them to think more efficiently. International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis explains these techniques, including how to use specific cues to find good moves, how to streamline the analysis of a move's consequences, and how to use both objective and highly subjective criteria to find the right move--from any position. An enlightening window into a Grandmaster's thinking process.
Synopsis
A classic chess guide finally gets the English-language edition it deserves! When it first appeared,
The Art of Checkmate was marred by a careless translationandmdash;but this new version accurately reflects the original. It presents the basic patterns of checkmate, explanations of how to carry them out, examples from regular play, and test-yourself puzzle positions that reinforce the bookand#39;s unmatched information.
Synopsis
Many chess books explain how to improve an already-favorable position. This completely revised and updated edition of a classic guide can help when you've lost the advantage. Every player needs an arsenal of defensive techniques, and Andrew Soltis covers them all, along with psychological strategies for achieving victory. Learn how to master counterplay, when to accept sacrifices, how to anticipate short- and long-term threats, how to minimize losses, and much more.
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Knowing when and what to exchange in chessandmdash;trading chessmen in a series of closely related moves, typically sequentialandmdash;is an essential skill. This book, written by the hugely popular chess writer Andrew Soltis, is the only one that will help you up your game. He explains if you should exchange your bishop for a knight, which pair of bishops to exchange, when itand#39;s important to keep rooks on the board, and when to refuse any trade. Players of all levels will find plenty of practical tips and advice, as well as illustrative examples taken from actual play.
About the Author
Georges Renaud (1893andndash;1975) won the French national chess championship in 1923 and represented his country for the next 10 years. He was the author of six of the best chess books ever written.
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Victor Kahn (1888andndash;1971) was a Russian-French chess player who won the French Championship in 1934.