Bishop Endgames: Do Opposites Attract?

Bishop Endgames: Do Opposites Attract?
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Publisher : Roman Jiganchine
Total Pages : 106
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Synopsis Bishop Endgames: Do Opposites Attract? by : Roman Jiganchine

Studying chess is about finding patterns and learning from examples that illustrate those patterns best. This e-book focuses on patterns based on material left on the board - bishops of opposite color and rooks. It explains the ideas of bishop endgames alone, and then shows how the strategy changes when rooks are also present on the board. The level of a reader who could benefit from this book the most is between 1600 and 2200 ELO. However other chess players should also be able to learn from it because this topic is not often discussed in chess literature, yet can improvement in playing such simplified positions can dramatically increase one's chess strength. The format was specifically designed for e-readers. Most chapters have examples from practical games of chess champions of the past and present, such as Botvinnik, Kasparov, and Carlsen, followed by puzzles for the reader to solve. That should reinforce newly learned concepts and help get a better sense of the combination of pieces (bishops and rooks) discussed throughout the book. There are also questions for the reader to answer at the key moments of the games. To see solutions for puzzles and questions - just go to the next page. Instructive mistakes by lower rated players are also demonstrated throughout the chapters.

Rook and Knight Endgames - Strategy and Tactics

Rook and Knight Endgames - Strategy and Tactics
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Publisher : Roman Jiganchine
Total Pages : 69
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ISBN-10 : 9781521266656
ISBN-13 : 1521266654
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Rook and Knight Endgames - Strategy and Tactics by : Roman Jiganchine

This ebook is intended as a follow up to the ebook about endings with each side having a rook and a bishop of opposite color - 'Bishop endgames - Do the opposites Attract?'. The idea behind these series is the approach that Nimzowitsch used to call "a radioactive method" - selecting a rather narrow topic, and by learning a lot about it, understand chess much better in general. This book looks at endings with rook + knight Vs. rook + knight. This material balance occurs quite frequently in tournaments, and some classical ideas and endgames have become well-known. Nonetheless, there is some lack of discussion of this topic in chess literature. The book covers both the strategic themes, and gives the reader a chance to practice their tactical skills. Mikhail Botvinnik was well known for his great technique in this type of endings; the book includes several relatively unknown examples from his career to illustrate the typical ideas, but also games by other famous players such as Korchnoi, Morozevich and Anand are featured.

The Break - Learn From Schlechter, Botvinnik and Kramnik

The Break - Learn From Schlechter, Botvinnik and Kramnik
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Publisher : Roman Jiganchine
Total Pages : 86
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Synopsis The Break - Learn From Schlechter, Botvinnik and Kramnik by : Roman Jiganchine

A break is generally an unexpected or sacrificial pawn move that can serve multiple purposes, including, but not limited to: Opening up files or diagonals - Directly attacking opponent's king - Gaining space - Freeing up a square (e.g. as an outpost for a knight) - Undermining opponent's pawn structure/chain - Creating a passed pawn Inspiration for this book came from reading Vladimir Kramnik's collection of games, which featured a special section on the pawn breakthroughs. Later studying the games of Mikhail Botvinnik, Carl Schlechter, the author also spotted their great ability to play with the pawns. In the book, the chapters are presented starting with Schlechter and ending with Kramnik, to reflect the development of chess thought. Sacrificial pawn breaks are very common in chess and happen in a wide variety of positions, from sharp opening theoretical positions - to seemingly calm endgames. The challenge in writing this book was not in finding examples, but rather in constraining from adding more and more illustrative games. That means that once you study this topic, you should be able to frequently use the acquired skills in many of your tournament games, making this knowledge of great value for a practical player. The book is filled with dozens of training questions so that before seeing the move played by the grandmaster - the reader can practice their skill and come up with an answer on their own. To see the solution to a position - just go to the next page in your e-reader.

Pandolfini's Chess Complete

Pandolfini's Chess Complete
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9780671701864
ISBN-13 : 067170186X
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Pandolfini's Chess Complete by : Bruce Pandolfini

The perfect, and necessary, addition to any personal chess library, Pandolfini's Chess Complete is a comprehensive, accessible reference. National Master Bruce Pandolfini has covered every aspect of the game, from chessboard and pieces to history and strategy, and has responded to virtually any possible question or situation that could arise.

Bishop Endgames: Do Opposites Attract?

Bishop Endgames: Do Opposites Attract?
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Total Pages : 106
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ISBN-10 : 1521274320
ISBN-13 : 9781521274323
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Bishop Endgames: Do Opposites Attract? by : Roman Jiganchine

Studying chess is about finding patterns and learning from examples that illustrate those patterns best. This book focuses on patterns based on material left on the board - bishops of opposite color and rooks. It explains the ideas of bishop endgames alone, and then shows how the strategy changes when rooks are also present on the board.The level of a reader who could benefit from this book the most is between 1600 and 2200 ELO. However other chess players should also be able to learn from it because this topic is not often discussed in chess literature, yet can improvement in playing such simplified positions can dramatically increase one's chess strength.Most chapters have examples from practical games of chess champions of the past and present, such as Botvinnik, Kasparov, and Carlsen, followed by puzzles for the reader to solve. That should reinforce newly learned concepts and help get a better sense of the combination of pieces (bishops and rooks) discussed throughout the book. There are also questions for the reader to answer at the key moments of the games. Instructive mistakes by lower rated players are also demonstrated throughout the chapters.Compared to the ebook version published in 2013, the 2017 paperback edition has been expanded and updated with latest examples from top level tournaments played in the last four years.The author, National Master Roman Jiganchine, has been a chess coach of many Canadian junior players, with his students having won many Canadian championship youth titles in various age groups. He has contributed to printed chess publications in Canada, Russia, and the United States.

Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy

Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy
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Publisher : Gambit Publications
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 1901983072
ISBN-13 : 9781901983074
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy by : John Watson

The first section of [this] book discusses classical themes, such as pawn majorities, the centre and structural weaknesses. Watson then moves on to discuss new concepts, including the willingness of modern players to accept backward pawns in return for dynamic play, the idea of a good 'bad' bishop, knights finding useful roles at the edge of the board, and the exchange of sacrifice ideas that became prevalent with the post-war Soviet world champions. ..." --

Chess Life and Review

Chess Life and Review
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Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000063842050
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Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Chess Life and Review by :

The Silicon Road to Chess Improvement

The Silicon Road to Chess Improvement
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Publisher : New In Chess
Total Pages : 982
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ISBN-10 : 9789056919849
ISBN-13 : 9056919849
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Silicon Road to Chess Improvement by : Matthew Sadler

‘How can I learn from AlphaZero’s games, aren’t they too advanced for me?’ many club players asked Matthew Sadler after reading his and Natasha Regan’s groundbreaking Game Changer. Here is the answer: you may not be able to replicate their dazzling deep calculations, but every chess player, from club level up, can improve their game by using engines. You will probably be surprised, there is so much more your engine can do for you than just checking and calculating variations! In this thought-provoking new book, based on many years of working with the world’s best chess software, Sadler presents a unique set of methods to work out using your engine. He shows how in your opening preparation, instead of sifting through masses of computer analysis you should play matches against your engine. He also explains how to train your early middlegame play, the conversion of advantages, your positional play, and your defence. And of course: how to analyse your own games. These generic training methods Sadler supplements with concrete middlegame and opening tools. He explains how the top engines tackle crucial middlegame themes such as entrenched pieces, whole board play, ‘attacking rhythm’, exchanging pieces, the march of the Rook’s pawn, queen versus pieces, and many others. He also opens your eyes to typical scenarios that the engines found and fine-tuned in popular openings such as the King’s Indian, the Grünfeld, the Slav, the French and the Sicilian. Sadler illustrates his lessons with a collection of fantastic games, explained with his trademark enthusiasm. For the first time the superhuman powers of the chess engine have been decoded to the benefit of all players, in a rich and highly instructive book.

A Secret for a Secret

A Secret for a Secret
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Publisher : Montlake Romance
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1542023386
ISBN-13 : 9781542023382
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis A Secret for a Secret by : Helena Hunting

My name is Ryan Kingston, and I'm a rule follower. I've never been in a fistfight. I always obey the speed limit. I don't get drunk, and I definitely don't pick up random women at bars. Except the night I found out that my whole existence has been a lie. I got drunk. And picked up a stranger. Her name was Queenie, and she was everything I'm not: reckless, impulsive, and chaotic. We did shots and traded secrets. And ended up naked at my place. She left me a thank-you note in the morning and her panties as a parting gift. But no way to contact her. Six weeks later I'm sitting in the first official team meeting of the season, and there she is. I neglected to mention that I'm the goalie for Seattle's NHL team. And Queenie? Turns out she's the general manager's daughter.

A History of Chess

A History of Chess
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Total Pages : 966
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105004669870
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Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Chess by : Harold James Ruthven Murray