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Sound advice on all aspects of playing chess
2008, 128 Seiten, kartoniert, englisch Steve Giddins is an author acclaimed for his ability to write in down-to-earth style on fundamental chess topics. In this book he answers the questions that really matter to chess-players.
His topics include many basic ideas, including some that have rarely been addressed so directly in chess literature, and thus are often misunderstood by club players.
Where appropriate, the answers also address highly sophisticated concepts, providing insights gleaned from many years of experience and discussions with players and trainers of the highest level. Subjects include:
* Playing Chess in General
* The Opening
* Tactics and Combinations
* Planning and Strategy
* Positional Play
* The Endgame
* Competitive Play
* Training and Computers Throughout, the ideas are backed up with examples from practical play and thought-provoking quotes from the great chess legends, thinkers and writers.
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