- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Batsford (Oct 28 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0713487755
- ISBN-13: 978-0713487756
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 13.4 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 349 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,902,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Every chess player knows that the game is really won or lost in the planning, but finding the right plan requires knowledge and understanding of the principles of chess strategy. In this highly readable, practical guide, a former leading Soviet grandmaster shares a wealth of hard-earned, tactical wisdom. Whether you want to add to your opening repertoire, shore up your middle game or enhance your end moves, you'll find a strategic approach to suit your needs. Evaluate a variety of gambit systems; anticipate the strengths and weaknesses of the respective pawn formations; or assess the mobility, vulnerability, and comparative value of individual pieces. Exchanges and positional sacrifices are also covered. Become a focused, flexible strategist, and take your opponents by surprise every time.
About the Author
Eduard Gufeld is a former leading Soviet grandmaster, now resident in the USA where he has gained a reputation as an enthusiastic teacher and promotor of chess. He is a prolific chess writer, noted for his witty yet instructive approach. He is the author of Exploiting Small Advantages, Ultimate Dragon Volumes One and Two, and Chess: The Search for Mona Lisa.
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One of the best and most straight-forward guides to chess strategy, Mar 21 2011
By Jim Rickman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chess Strategy (Paperback)
I have many books on chess strategy and this is probably my favorite. It is wonderfully organized. It covers general strategy, opening strategy, middlegame strategy, and endgame strategy. Every concept presented is very clearly explained and amply illustrated with excellent examples from games by the masters, past and current. This book could easily serve as a text book for chess tutors to guide their students through chess strategy or used by a motivated chess player to learn on their own the elements of chess strategy. I highly recommend this book to any aspiring chess player.
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Great for playing chess. Has a lot to teach beginners and amateurs., July 19 2006
By Jason Park - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Chess Strategy (Paperback)
I'm not a great chess player and don't even have a rating. for now my goal is to defeat my dad, who's not a chess lover, but a good chess player nevertheless. I'm about half way through with this book, and I already think it's good.This book covers not only the basic rules, but also opening, middle, and end game strategy, with hundred's of great games demonstrating his point. Even though it may be a little hard to understand, it clearly states the points he's trying to make, and is truly a wise teacher who's not alive.
This book is worth every cents of it.
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