How To Beat A Grandmaster

Author : Christian Kongsted
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1904600271

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Beat the Grandmasters by Christian Kongsted Pdf

This book pits readers against the grandmasters by placing them in real-game situations where there is a way to defeat a well-known player. Kongsted: "Your task is to find the moves which lead to the defeat of some of the strongest players in the world. Quite often one move can change the course of the game, and calculating with precision at the right moment can mean the difference between winning and losing. Even if you have had a lost position for a long time, you may suddenly get the chance to turn things around if your opponent drops his guard for a moment." Contains 351 puzzle positions with full solutions. All positions are taken from real game positions, and the reader is challenged to find the continuation that defeated a top-class player. Includes a self-rating system.

Author : Chris Seck
Publisher : Author House
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781467055154

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How to Beat A Grandmaster by Chris Seck Pdf

Unlike sports like football or basketball, chess is one of those rare games where amateurs can hope to beat professional players. Since each player only has his brain to guide him and there is plenty of room in chess for creative guessing, it is possible that an amateur can occasionally beat a grandmaster in chess. The typical grandmaster plays chess for a living and can thus afford to practice for dozens of hours each week. In contrast, the typical amateur usually plays chess recreationally for only a few hours each week. This book shares some practical tips that allow chess players—with some effort and investment on their part—to maximize their chances against grandmasters. The rationale behind this book is that although not every amateur may become a grandmaster, every amateur can hope to occasionally play a good game against a grandmaster.

Author : Chris Seck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Games
ISBN : 1438951647

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How to Beat a Grandmaster by Chris Seck Pdf

Unlike sports like football or basketball, chess is one of those rare games where amateurs can hope to beat professional players. Since each player only has his brain to guide him and there is plenty of room in chess for creative guessing, it is possible that an amateur can occasionally beat a grandmaster in chess. The typical grandmaster plays chess for a living and can thus afford to practice for dozens of hours each week. In contrast, the typical amateur usually plays chess recreationally for only a few hours each week. This book shares some practical tips that allow chess players-with some effort and investment on their part-to maximize their chances against grandmasters. The rationale behind this book is that although not every amateur may become a grandmaster, every amateur can hope to occasionally play a good game against a grandmaster. Author Chris Seck was president of his high school chess club and the Stanford University Chess Club. He has studied under several grandmasters, won several scholastic tournaments, and has represented his native Singapore in international chess tournaments. He is currently living in Palo Alto, California.

Author : Mark Dvoretsky,Artur Yusupov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Chess
ISBN : 328300515X

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Secrets of Chess Training by Mark Dvoretsky,Artur Yusupov Pdf

The world's top trainer, Mark Dvoretsky, and one of his best-known pupils, grandmaster Artur Yusupov, present a five-volume series based on courses given to talented young players throughout the world. The books contain contributions by other leading trainers and grandmasters, as well as games by pupils who have attended the courses. In this first volume the reader is shown how to assess his strengths and weaknesses, analyze his own games, and learn from the rich heritage of the past by a study of the chess classics. Over a hundred graded test positions provide ample material for self-improvement.

Author : Ethan Moore
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-02
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781440592140

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How To Beat Anyone At Chess by Ethan Moore Pdf

Offers a guide to important chess techniques and principles to help players develop the skills needed to beat opponents, from the basics of play to specific tactics and strategies, as well as a look at the world of competitive chess.

Author : Judit Polgar
Publisher : Judit Polgar Teaches Chess
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1907982191

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How I Beat Fischer's Record by Judit Polgar Pdf

In chess, great achievements often take a lifetime of preparation, but when these achievements are becoming the World Number 1 woman chess player at the age of 12 and the youngest ever grandmaster at the age of 15, you have to start early! In this very personal book Judit Polgar describes her early moments of success and the chess ideas she needed to master in order to achieve them.This exceptional book is the beginning of a unique project where one of the greatest players of our time transforms her personal journey to the top into a roadmap for everyone who ever wanted to better themselves in the game of chess.

Author : Daniel Naroditsky
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789056915605

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Mastering Positional Chess by Daniel Naroditsky Pdf

Mastering Positional Chess is a serious, but entertaining chess instruction book. Daniel started writing it when he realized that his lack of positional understanding was causing him to lose many games.

Author : Marc Olsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1709385650

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Backgammon - Cube Like a Boss by Marc Olsen Pdf

This book will put the chaos of cube action strategy into order. It teaches an intuitive way of mastering the cube. Humans have an exceptional gift of pattern recognition, so we don't always have to rely on math. The book presents 333 reference positions from which we will deduce useful rules. These rules can be applied in any given cube action position you'll face in the future.Highly ranked on the Giants of Backgammon list, grandmaster Marc B. Olsen is one of the most experienced backgammon teachers in the world. Apart from the book you're holding right now, Marc is the author of the previous two bestsellers From Basics to Badass and Backgammon Pure Strategy. On top of that, he is working tirelessly on creating highly educational content for the BackgammonGalaxy.com Youtube channel. Needless to say, you are in good hands.The book consists of 14 chapters:- Early blitz.- Middle game.- Race and bear off.- Holding games.- One man back.- Late game contact.- Post late hit.- 6-prime.- Prime vs. prime.- Prime vs. blitz.- Blitz vs. prime.- Action cubes.- Crunch positions.- Backgames.After reading this book and applying the rules to your cube actions, you'll see an immediate and dramatic increase of your skill level. And not only that, it will also make it easier for you to absorb knowledge in a much more efficient way in the future. What are you waiting for? Let's cube like a boss!

Author : Andrew Soltis
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781849943994

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What it Takes to Become a Grandmaster by Andrew Soltis Pdf

Becoming a Grandmaster is the ultimate aim for serious chess players, but whatever your chess abilities, this book will take you to the next level. Packed with tips, tricks and practical exercises aimed at players of all skill levels who aspire to greatness. Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time. The difference is that only the Grandmaster can find the other 25 percent. This book identifies the kinds of moves and techniques that account for that 25 percent. Among the topics covered in the book are: Mysterious rook pawn moves, Tacking, Piece Nullification, "King Feeling," and how to play for a win without risk. Written by one of our biggest-selling and best-loved chess authors, in his trademark chatty, accessible but always informative style, this book is filled with practical exercises and test games that will reveal the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks.

Author : Edmar Mednis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486298442

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How to Beat Bobby Fischer by Edmar Mednis Pdf

Examines the rare defeats of a legendary player. 61 losing battles hold valuable lessons for all players, and text-and-diagram analyses offer a fascinating look at strategy, tactics.

Author : Jurgen Kaufeld,Guido Kern
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-10
Category : Games
ISBN : 9789056915322

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Grandmaster Chess Strategy by Jurgen Kaufeld,Guido Kern Pdf

What Amateurs Can Learn from Ulf Andersson's Positional Masterpieces One of the most effective ways to improve your chess is to take a world class-player as your example. By collecting his games, studying his choices and examining his style, you will understand what made him rise to the very top. This is what Guido Kern and Jurgen Kaufeld have done with Swedish chess legend Ulf Andersson, a positional genius with a crystal-clear style, who rose to the number 4 spot of the FIDE world rankings. Kaufeld and Kern have selected 80 of Andersson’s games and grouped them into 15 thematic strategy lessons, pinpointing exactly how the Swede made the difference in each case. Their instructive verbal explanations will improve your strategic skills and your positional feeling. Every chess player knows how difficult it can be to convert an advantage into a win. Positional technique is what you need and Grandmaster Chess Strategy teaches you exactly that. Throughout the book the authors have selected dozens of test positions at particularly instructive stages of the games.

Author : John Nunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : PSU:000068607463

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Secrets of Grandmaster Chess by John Nunn Pdf

Author : Vassilios Kotronias
Publisher : Grandmaster Repertoire
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1907982639

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Beating the Anti-Sicilians by Vassilios Kotronias Pdf

The Sicilian Defence is the most combative way to meet 1.e4, but Black's hopes of reaching his favourite Dragon, Najdorf or Sveshnikov are often quashed at an early stage. In Beating the Anti-Sicilians, grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias provides full coverage against White's many attempts to steer the game away from Open Sicilian territory. Beginning with sidelines on move 2, the author provides expert recommendations against all White's sensible deviations - as well as some not-so-sensible ones!

Author : Simen Agdestein
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789056914424

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How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster in the World by Simen Agdestein Pdf

At the age of 13 years, 4 months and 26 days, Magnus Carlsen became the youngest chess grandmaster in the world. The international press raved about the Norwegian prodigy. The Washington Post even called him ‘the Mozart of chess’. Ten years on Magnus Carlsen is the number one in the world rankings and a household name far beyond chess circles. Time Magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013. How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster in the World is the fairy-tale-like story of his rise. The story-teller could not have been better qualified. Simen Agdestein trained Magnus in the years leading up to his grandmaster title, repeatedly pinching himself in amazement at his pupil’s lightning progress While you follow Magnus on his wonderful journey, Agdestein is your guide, providing insights into the Carlsen family life and explaining the secrets of Magnus’ play in clear and instructive comments. This is an inspiring book for any chess player. It will fascinate parents and help gifted children to realize their full potential.

Author : Karsten Müller,Frank Lamprecht
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1901983536

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Fundamental Chess Endings by Karsten Müller,Frank Lamprecht Pdf

This is the first truly modern one-volume endgame encyclopaedia. It makes full use of endgame tablebases and analytical engines that access these tablebases; where previous authors could only make educated guesses, Muller and Lamprecht have often been able to state the definitive truth, or get much closer to it. New time-controls involve competitive games being played to a finish in one session, so it is especially important that chess-players understand the key endgame principles. This book provides comprehensive assistance for any players wishing to study the endgame. In addition to a feast of detailed analysis, the authors emphasize the practical side of endgame play, describing rules of thumb, principles, and thinking methods. Fundamental Chess Endings is both the ideal endgame reference work, and a book that can profitably and enjoyably be read from start to finish. Book jacket.