Test Your Endgame Thinking

Author : Glenn Flear
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857443055

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Test Your Endgame Thinking by Glenn Flear Pdf

How should a chessplayer think in an endgame? How is the game affected once there are just a few pieces left on the board? Grandmaster Glenn Flear provides the answers and guides the reader along the path to enlightenment. Using a series of examples and exercises, Flear steers the reader through all the different types of endgame positions and themes. Included in these are subjects such as checkmating patterns, space advantages, and promotion ideas. Quiz questions will be of differing difficulty and will appeal to all standards of player. *All the major endgame topics are covered *Written by a renowned endgame expert *Ideal for club and tournament players alike

Author : August Livshitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : PSU:000068137458

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Test Your Endgame Ability by August Livshitz Pdf

Author : Glenn Flear
Publisher : Gloucester Publishers Plc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1857445554

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Practical Endgame Play - Beyond the Basics by Glenn Flear Pdf

Here... at long last... we have it. A new type of endgame book. A book which explains how to handle those positions that frequently occur in practical play but, curiously, are hardly ever the subject of theoretical works. Most endgame books rely upon recycling established theory on basic positions, or concentrate on fantastical studies. This one is different. Well known Grandmaster and endgame expert Glenn Flear examines in depth all endgames which feature either two pieces for each side, or two pieces against one. Why is this an important subject? Because these situations arise surprisingly frequently in practical play. For example, an examination of any big database will reveal that the endgame of rook and minor piece versus rook and minor piece arises in nearly 20% of games. That means that if you open with 1 e4, you are more likely to reach one of these endgames than you are to face the French Defence. And overall, every time you sit down to play a game of chess, there is nearly a 50% chance that you will reach one of the endgames covered in this book. If you can handle such endgames well, your results will inevitably improve. This book will show you how.

Author : Sarhan Guliev,Logman Guliev
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-16
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789056918101

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Test Your Chess Skills by Sarhan Guliev,Logman Guliev Pdf

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 manoeuvres, 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 they originated from real games guarantees that the tests are practical, not artificial. The solutions rarely involve spectacular fireworks, as is the case in most chess puzzle books. The solution may be a quiet move or you may be asked for a reasoned evaluation. In the solutions the Guliev brothers clearly explain the underlying ideas and the principles that are involved. They always offer a general conclusion and have added thoughtprovoking and entertaining aphorisms. In addition there are points to earn with every solution, so students can keep track of their development. Solving the puzzles in this unusual and entertaining book is a most effective way to improve your chess. It will help you to develop a vital skill: the ability to take practical decision in critical moments.

Author : Jesus de la Villa
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-28
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789056916183

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100 Endgames You Must Know by Jesus de la Villa Pdf

'New (4th) and improved edition of an all-time classic The good news about endgames is: • there are relatively few endings you should know by heart • once you know these endings, that's it. Your knowledge never goes out of date! The bad news is that, all the same, the endgame technique of most players is deficient. Modern time-controls make matters worse: there is simply not enough time to delve deep into the position. Jesus de la Vila debunks the myth that endgame theory is complex and he teaches you to steer the game into a position you are familiar with. This book contains only those endgames that: • show up most frequently • are easy to learn • contain ideas that are useful in more difficult positions. Your performance will improve dramatically because this book brings you: • simple rules • detailed and lively explanations • many diagrams • clear summaries of the most important themes • dozens of tests.

Author : Glenn Flear
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-15
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857443624

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Starting Out by Glenn Flear Pdf

In this innovative book, Grandmaster and renowned endgame expert Glenn Flear concentrates on the very basics of pawn endings. He outlines the key principles and rules, and demonstrates how these work in practical examples.

Author : Reuben Fine
Publisher : Random House Puzzles & Games
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0812934938

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Basic Chess Endings by Reuben Fine Pdf

The most authoritative reference work on the,endgame, serious students of chess will find this,book unmatched in its depth and range. Updated,with the latest innovations in the endgame and,adapted to algebraic notation by Grandmaster Pal,Benko, the result is what chess aficionados have,been waiting for - a thoroughly modern bible on,chess endings. Packed with diagrams that make,examples easy to follow, this is an indispensable,point of reference for the Grandmaster in the,making.

Author : Mikhail Shereshevsky
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789493257399

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Endgame Strategy by Mikhail Shereshevsky Pdf

In this widely acclaimed chess classic, Russian trainer Mikhail Shereshevsky explains how to master the most important endgame principles. Where other endgame manuals focus on the basics and theoretical endgames, this book teaches the ‘big ideas’ that will help you find the most promising and most practical moves in any endgame. Even in endgames, it helps to think schematically instead of trying to calculate every move. To maximize your winning chances, this invaluable manual will teach you lessons such as ‘do not hurry’ and ‘centralize your king’ or ‘fight for the initiative’. Endgame Strategy is considered to be one of the most important endgame manuals. In comparison with the 1981 publication, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and the author has added dozens of new and inspiring positions. The book is highly recommended by club players, coaches, and grandmasters alike. ‘I especially read the chapter “Do not hurry!” with pleasure; not just because I agree with what he says, but more importantly because it defines the playing style of Magnus Carlsen,’ said Grandmaster Simen Agdestein, long-time trainer of the Norwegian World Champion.

Author : Paul Keres,Aleksandr Kotov
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1989-12-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486261546

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The Art of the Middle Game by Paul Keres,Aleksandr Kotov Pdf

Provides information on the middle game, covering such topics as attacking the king, pawn structure, and defense.

Author : Steffen Pedersen
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1901983358

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Test Your Chess by Steffen Pedersen Pdf

This text offers a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking exercises in fundamental chess skills. It will help players off all standards to identify strengths and pinpoint areas of their play that need more attention.

Author : Terry Bacon,David Pugh
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-05-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814413135

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The Behavioral Advantage by Terry Bacon,David Pugh Pdf

In their book Winning Behavior, Terry Bacon and David Pugh showed how great companies outperform good ones through "behavioral differentiation" -- going beyond superior products and dependable service to connect with customers at every touchpoint. The Behavioral Advantage broadens the concept, applying behavioral differentiation to the business-to-business arena.The best B2B companies depend on a multifront approach to business interaction, and The Behavioral Advantage reveals the secrets behind what is essentially a chess game with competitors. To win the game, companies must develop a carefully plotted opening game, with all internal values, policies, practices, and behaviors fully aligned. A smart and efficient middle game lets the company build and strengthen its position, and the endgame assures victory and lays the groundwork for future business.Just as individual customers do, B2B customers remember those companies whose behavior consistently and significantly outshines even strong competitors. These firms create a lasting advantage -- and reap the profits that come with it.

Author : Bernd Rosen
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003-03-11
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1904600018

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Chess Endgame Training by Bernd Rosen Pdf

This is an endgame manual with a difference. As soon as a topic has been introduced and a few basic ideas discussed, you are immediately invited to immerse yourself in the subject by solving a series of relevant positions. The solutions to these positions feature a wealth of practical advice and further discussion of endgame principles and the key theoretical points. All the main types of endgames are covered: pawn endings, minor-piece endings, rook endings and queen endings. Rosen discusses important elements in endgame strategy, such as pawn-structure, passed pawns, space advantage, breakthrough and Zugzwang. Endgames are often highly tactical, and this is reflected throughout this book in exercises that require precise calculation, and in sections devoted to typical tactical themes. There is a wealth of exercises throughout the book.

Author : Johan Hellsten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1781940185

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Mastering Endgame Strategy by Johan Hellsten Pdf

Hellsten focuses exclusively on endgame play and covers every type of endgame: pawn, rook, minor piece and queen endgames. He examines many fundamental positions that everyone needs to know, as well as the key themes and characteristics of successful endgame play.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Chess
ISBN : UVA:X030293533

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Chess Life by Anonim Pdf

Author : Boris Gelfand
Publisher : Quality Chess
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1784830054

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Positional Decision Making in Chess by Boris Gelfand Pdf

Positional Decision Making in Chess offers a rare look into the mind of a top grandmaster. In his efforts to explain his way of thinking, Boris Gelfand focuses on such topics as the squeeze, space advantage, the transformation of pawn structures and the transformation of advantages. Based on examples from his own games and those of his hero, Akiba Rubinstein, Gelfand explains how he thinks during the game.