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"When a chess master finds a winning strategic idea it is seldom by accident. An amateur, staring at a position on the chess board, is often fumbling in the dark, his head spinning with a multitude of general rules and vague notions. The master's approach is concrete. He knows how and where to look, because he has studied the games of other masters." --
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"This is an essential book for anyone looking to improve their game. Understanding chess tactics makes you a better player, and this accessible A to Z guide explains the game's key terms and jargon so you can put them into practice. From Castling to Zugzwang, from Underpromotion to Zwischenzug, the definitions are clear and informative. A large section features games from past chess masters and grandmasters that illustrate the technique in action,...
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Why is this repertoire called simple? For the simple reason that the variations are straightforward, easy to remember and require little or no maintenance. International Master Christof Sielecki has created a reliable set of lines for chess players of almost all levels. The major objective is to dominate Black in the opening, by simple means. You don't need to sacrifice anything or memorize long tactical lines. Unless Black plays something stupid,...
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The test positions in this instructive book cover the entire spectrum of what a modern club player should know. The reader is invited to find tactical blows, deep strategic maneuverer, opening traps, standard endgame plans and other principles in action. Sarhan Guliev and his brother Logman Guliev have carefully selected the positions from their own games. That is why these puzzles are completely unknown outside the former Soviet Union. The fact that...
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"This right-to-the-point book by one of the game's foremost teacher-writing teams uses a breakthrough approach to teach chess fast! Chess for the Gifted & Busy also provides the most time-efficient review of important techniques for chess veterans, even masters. You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games and you'll quickly be saying "checkmate"!...
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