Instructive Chess Miniatures

Author : Alper Efe Ataman
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1910093882

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Instructive Chess Miniatures by Alper Efe Ataman Pdf

Warning: this book is not just entertainment. The author wants to teach you a lot about chess and improve the quality of your play! He has selected 50 miniatures from throughout chess history - the earliest are from the 1850s, while the most recent are from grandmaster events just a few months ago! A miniature is a decisive game, won in 25 moves or fewer. Most of these 50 games feature brilliant tactics, attacks on the king, and even a few outrageous king-hunts. In many, the winner had to overcome cunning defensive ploys and inventive counterattacks. But our aim in this book is not just to admire the players' skill, but to learn how we can play like this in our own games. Chess coach Ataman is keenly focused on the instructive points, explaining which features of the position justified the attacks, and what prompted the critical decisions. Where analysis is given, it is restricted to what it would be realistic for a human to work out at the board. But why are miniatures so instructive, especially for younger players? It's because we get to see an idea or plan implemented successfully, in full. Once we understand what players are trying to achieve, we can then appreciate how to oppose these ideas, and the cut-and-thrust typical in modern grandmaster play will make a lot more sense. Alper Efe Ataman is a FIDE Master from Turkey. He is a chess publisher, author and an experienced trainer, especially at the scholastic level.

Author : Özer Mumcu
Publisher : Chess Opening Series
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9798223795391

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Instructive Chess Miniatures, Open Games by Özer Mumcu Pdf

While there are many books written on miniature chess games, there is no consensus or official rule on exactly how many moves constitute a miniature. Some commentators consider a maximum of 20 moves, some 25, and others 30. In your book, this number is accepted as 30. Of course, the crucial point regarding miniatures is not the number of moves. The fact that any chess game can conclude in a few moves is only possible with the emergence of some exceptional circumstances, making miniatures intriguing. These exceptional circumstances could include a groundbreaking opening innovation, a blunder made by one of the opponents in the opening stage, or the early emergence of a brilliant combination following an unexpected sacrifice. If such a game is played, especially by master players, it is extremely exciting for chess enthusiasts at every level. In the first volume of the planned three-volume series, miniature games arising from open openings are discussed. As we all know, open openings begin with the moves 1.e4 e5 and, although they are still frequently preferred today, they are more characteristic of the romantic era of chess. This romantic era of chess coincides with the period of romanticism in literature, music, and art worldwide. The distinctive features of this era include sharp and sacrificial attacks directed towards the opponent's king from the opening stage, brilliant and creative combinations, and tactical sequences, best exemplified by the King's Gambit. This approach prevailed in the chess world until the mid-19th century when Wilhelm Steinitz formulated the foundational principles of positional chess, leading to its widespread adoption. Wishing it to be beneficial to all chess enthusiasts.

Author : Carsten Hansen
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781941270479

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Miniatures in the Sicilian Najdorf by Carsten Hansen Pdf

INSTRUCTIVE NAJDORF MINIATURES "An opening book based only on miniatures? Perhaps it sounds odd at first, but it works well in the sharp Najdorf, and even in the more positional Queen's Indian Defense. As usual Carsten's theoretical coverage is thorough, and the books are not repertoire based, but gives a full examination of these topical openings. Is it limiting only to show miniatures? Maybe, but one somehow get the purified version of a successful strategy, when the games are not complex battles, but a slam-dunk! - Grandmaster Peter Heine Nielsen, Coach & Second to World Champion Magnus Carlsen The purpose of the book is to entertain and educate you. The entertainment consists of 100 main games all of which are 25 moves or less. In addition to the main games, you will find miniatures included in the notes, along with many other complete games. The education part involves solving tactical puzzles, reasoning your way to the right move, spotting combinations and studying the theory associated with these lines. While the theoretical coverage may not necessarily be as deep as in opening monographs or repertoire books, there’s usually more than enough to give you a good understanding of the particular line, making it easier for you to incorporate it into your opening repertoire. We have also tried to include some key alternatives with analysis to give you an idea of other possibilities for both sides. As for the games, they are typically between players with a rating of at least 2350 and in fact are often stronger. However, we have made some exceptions to this guiding principle when a lower-rated player beats a player rated above the magical 2350 number. So that the performances of the players may be evaluated better, their ELO ratings have been included. The subject of this book is the Najdorf Sicilian, which arises after 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nf6 5 Nc3 a6. The Najdorf has been and continues to be a tremendously popular opening at all levels. It is sharp, unbalanced, with many theory-laden lines – and fun. The main lines after 6 Bg5 e6 7 f4 are steeped in theory, making them tricky to play, especially for players with limited time to study.

Author : Bill Wall
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798714537974

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600 Ruy Lopez Miniatures by Bill Wall Pdf

This is the sixth in Bill Wall's famous Chess Miniature series. Short games make it it quick and easy to study openings, tactics, traps and other essentials to improving your chess game!Ruy Lopez (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5), or Spanish Opening, is the most famous and popular of all chess openings and despite the extensive depth and length of opening analysis for over 450 years, it continues to be a popular opening among amateurs and grandmasters. Mastery of either side requires tactical alertness and strategic planning. Even today, chess masters quickly fall into traps and pitfalls arising from the Ruy Lopez. It is the task in this present volume to bring together these decisive short games (25 moves or less) of the Ruy Lopez from practical games. Here is a rich collection of over 600 such chess miniatures, with examples from chess kibitzers to grandmasters and world chess champions. These short games illustrate the swift punishment that follows from poor opening strategy or erroneous development. This instructive and entertaining collection of decisive miniature games will be of interest to any player who plays the Ruy Lopez or has to defend against it. Enjoy!

Author : Carsten Hansen
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973228866

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Miniatures in the Queen's Indian by Carsten Hansen Pdf

Instructive Miniatures in the Queen's Indian Defense - Spice up your chess opening repertoire and sharpen your chess tactics Miniatures in the Queen's Indian: 4.g3 The subject of this book is the Fianchetto Variation of the Queen's Indian Defense, which arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3. Its purpose is to entertain and educate you. The entertainment consists of 100 main games all of which are 25 moves or less. In addition to the main games, you will find miniatures included in the notes, along with many other complete games. The education part involves solving tactical puzzles, reasoning your way to the right move, spotting combinations and studying the theory associated with these lines. While the theoretical coverage may not necessarily be as deep as in opening monographs or repertoire books, there's usually more than enough to give you a good understanding of the particular line, making it easier for you to incorporate it into your opening repertoire. We have also tried to include some key alternatives with analysis to give you an idea of other possibilities for both sides. As for the games, they are typically between players with a rating of at least 2350 and in fact are often stronger. The Queen's Indian as a whole has been played consistently since its invention by Aron Nimzowitsch in the early years of the 20th century and it remains a very popular opening at all levels. While its foundation is solid, things can quickly become very sharp and heavy on theory, particularly when Black plays 4...Ba6. We hope you enjoy this second volume in the "Miniatures" series... "Every chess player dreams of winning quickly and beautifully in his favorite opening. Carsten Hansen's new "Miniatures" Series shows you how to do that, divided by opening! A novel and entertaining approach. But as they say - wait, there is more! It's in the nature of chess that miniatures can only be won following mistakes by the opponent. The books can also show you which early mistakes to avoid so that you don't lose quickly and beautifully in your favorite opening. Get the volumes with your openings and use them as preparation for your next tournament!" - Grandmaster Lars Bo Hansen

Author : John Nunn
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1901983161

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101 Brilliant Chess Miniatures by John Nunn Pdf

A collection of games of 25 moves or fewer by a grandmaster. The accent is on instruction, discussing both how the loser could have avoided disaster and how the winner was able to take advantage so effectively.

Author : P. H. Clarke
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486408442

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100 Soviet Chess Miniatures by P. H. Clarke Pdf

Tactics, audacity, and speed are the hallmarks of miniature chess ? games played in 25 moves or less. Learn from 100 games played by Soviet chess masters. 99 chess diagrams.

Author : Leonard Barden,Wolfgang Heidenfeld
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Games
ISBN : 0486235416

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Modern Chess Miniatures by Leonard Barden,Wolfgang Heidenfeld Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1909
Category : Chess
ISBN : OCLC:698373856

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777 "chess Miniatures in Three" by Anonim Pdf

Author : Neil McDonald
Publisher : Cadogan Books
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857441664

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Modern Chess Miniatures by Neil McDonald Pdf

Author : Irving Chernev
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1992-11-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486273024

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The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played by Irving Chernev Pdf

Over 60 masterly demonstrations of the basic strategies of winning, featuring games by the greatest chess masters — Capablanca, Tarrasch, Fischer, Alekhine, Lasker, others. Each game offers a classic example of a fundamental problem and its best resolution, described and diagramed in the clearest possible manner for players of every level of skill. 146 illustrations.

Author : Bob Lincoln,Robert Lincoln
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000-09
Category : Chess
ISBN : 0970085206

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More Fun with Chess Miniatures by Bob Lincoln,Robert Lincoln Pdf

Author : Mato Jelic
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Chess
ISBN : 9780987480200

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From Chess Novice to Advanced Player in 7 days by Mato Jelic Pdf

Self-paced self-tutor for novice chess players who know the basics Used by parents, teacher and chess coaches

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Chess
ISBN : LCCN:64013630

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100 Soviet Chess Miniatures by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edward Wallis,Philip Hamilton Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:707185916

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777 'Chess Miniatures in three' by Edward Wallis,Philip Hamilton Williams Pdf