The Réti Move By Move

Author : Sam Collins
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781944424

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The Réti: Move by Move by Sam Collins Pdf

This book examines what might be described as the “pure” Réti Opening. White starts with 1 Nf3 and intends to meet 1...d5 with the “Réti” response 2 c4. One of the major advantages of playing these systems is that they rely far more on general strategic understanding than rote memorisation. However, this does not mean that Black is not set difficult problems to solve. In the modern era these lines have mainly been championed by Vladimir Kramnik and Lev Aronian. Both these players have frequently set very difficult problems for their elite opponents with these complex systems. This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. * Essential guidance and training in the Réti Opening * Analyses all key variations * Utilizes an ideal Q+A approach to chess study

Author : Angus Dunnington
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Games
ISBN : 185744518X

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Easy Guide to the Réti Opening by Angus Dunnington Pdf

An explanation of the Reti opening move in the game of chess. The author explains the secrets of the moves and shows how they enable the White player to chip away at Black's position. The book is part of the EASY GUIDE series which gives enough detail on chess openings for players to open games with confidence, without months of memorizing theory.

Author : Neil McDonald
Publisher : Gloucester Publishers Plc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1857446224

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Starting Out by Neil McDonald Pdf

Starting Out: The Réti is a further addition to Everyman's best-selling Starting Out series. Grandmaster Neil McDonald revisits the fundamentals of the Réti, examining the key moves and plans for both sides.

Author : Richard Reti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258823152

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Modern Ideas in Chess by Richard Reti Pdf

Modern Ideas in Chess is a series of 45 essays dealing with the evolution of game, its leading players, their ideas and contributions to their respective periods. The chronology starts in the Romantic era of Anders-sen and Morphy, continues through the Classical School of Steinitz, Tarrasch, Lasker, and runs to the dawn of the Hypermodern Revolution; the 70 year stretch from 1852 to 1922. Working in small chunks Rti had to be selective in what he extracted from each player and period. Plus the individual elements all had to tie in with the larger canvass Rti was painting for his readers. You dont have to get too far into the book to realize that Rti was a creative artist using the tension of chess ideas to reflect the larger intellectual struggle of mankind. How does Rti do it? A solid chess foundation obviously helps, also keen observation of the human experience coupled with a powerful command of language. Together these serve up indelible images that stick in the mind of the reader and lift this work far above the ordinary. Modern Ideas in Chess is one of the rare books that transcends the time frame in which it was written. It stands on its own, timeless, one of the true classics in the literature of the game.

Author : T. ENGQVIST
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-15
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1781943842

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The Reti by T. ENGQVIST Pdf

Richard Réti is one of the most fascinating characters in the history of chess. His new approach to chess theory was dubbed "Hypermodern" and led to the development of the Réti Opening (1 Nf3).

Author : Richard Palliser
Publisher : Gloucester Publishers Plc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000-09-05
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1857444299

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Beating Unusual Chess Openings by Richard Palliser Pdf

"Dealing with the English, R'eti, King's Indian Attack and other annoying systems"..cover.

Author : Damian Lemos
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781945667

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The French Defence: Move by Move by Damian Lemos Pdf

The French Defence is a classical opening that has featured in the repertoire of many elite grandmasters. Black generally concedes a slight spacial disadvantage early but in return gains a sound structure and middlegame opportunities to undermine the white centre. A close study of the French Defence can be very rewarding for all players as the structures and themes that arise are found in numerous other openings. In this book grandmaster Damian Lemos guides the reader through the complexities of this dynamic opening and explores all the important variations. This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. * Essential guidance and training in the French Defence * Analyses all key variations * Utilizes an ideal Q+A approach to chess study

Author : Thomas Engqvist
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781942710

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Stein: Move by Move by Thomas Engqvist Pdf

Leonid Stein was a three-time Soviet Chess Champion and one of the World’s strongest players during his career, which was tragically cut short at its peak by his premature death in 1973. Stein was a fierce competitor who defeated virtually all of his closest rivals and enjoyed excellent results even against World Champions. Stein possessed a unique creative attacking style, and his legacy includes a number of wonderful attacking games. In this book, International Master Thomas Engqvist invites readers to join him in a study of his favourite Stein games, and shows how we can all improve by learning from Stein’s masterpieces. Move by Move provides an ideal platform to study chess. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to improve your chess skills and knowledge.

Author : Alexander Delchev
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Chess
ISBN : 9548782871

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The Modern Réti by Alexander Delchev Pdf

Author : Zenón Franco
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781945384

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Planning: Move by Move by Zenón Franco Pdf

“First the idea and then the move!” Miguel Najdorf used to say in his habitually enthusiastic fashion; that statement is the perfect summary of planning in chess. Planning is of crucial importance in chess and yet this is an area that has not been well discussed or explained to ambitious players who wish to improve. A very well known saying in chess is “Better a bad plan than no plan at all”. Playing without a plan – effectively staggering from one move to the next – is a recipe for disaster. It is essential to have some kind of idea of what you are trying to achieve and how to go about it. However, planning is not a straightforward matter. A good plan might be very short, lasting just two or three moves. Another plan might require almost an entire game to implement. A plan can be highly ambitious and complex or somewhat modest and simple. In chess, as in life, circumstances can change quickly and when they do, new plans are needed. How is a player expected to juggle all these different concepts while dealing with the immediate problems posed by the opponent’s most recent move? In this book, grandmaster and experienced author Zenón Franco explains planning in detail. He organises material in terms of: typical structures, advantage in space, manoeuvring play, simplification and, finally attack and defence. Using games played by elite players he explains how plans are formed and carried out in these different scenarios. If you want to take your game to the next level, then Planning Move by Move will enable you to do this.

Author : Nigel Davies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857443527

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The Dynamic Reti by Nigel Davies Pdf

In The Dynamic Reti, Grandmaster Nigel Davies redresses the balance and advocates a repertoire for White based on this popular opening.

Author : Graham Burgess
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1911465422

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An Idiot-Proof Chess Opening Repertoire by Graham Burgess Pdf

"In this book, award-winning author Graham Burgess has come up with the ultimate simplified repertoire. But it is not based on boring or unambitious openings. The aim is to avoid symmetry and mass exchanges, and reach an unbalanced middlegame. You won't be dumped into do-or-die tactics where the penalty for forgetting a key move is an instant loss. There are plenty of sharp and aggressive ideas within these pages, but the openings chosen provide a firm and sound base for experimentation. If you forget the critical line and have to make something up at the board, then if you have understood the key strategic themes--which are explained with the use of mini-rules and reminders--then you should get a playable game"--

Author : Simon Willams,Richard Palliser
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781945810

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Opening Repertoire: The Iron English by Simon Willams,Richard Palliser Pdf

Grandmaster Simon Williams was taught the English Opening at the age of six and 1 c4 was his weapon of choice until long after he became an International Master. For this new work, he teamed up with acclaimed theoretician International Master Richard Palliser to explore his old favourite. 1 c4 remains an excellent choice for the club and tournament player. This book focuses on the set-up popularised by the sixth world champion, Mikhail Botvinnik, the so-called Botvinnik formation with 2 Nc3, 3 g3, 4 Bg2, 5 e4 and 6 Nge2. This system is compact but still aggressive and rewards an understanding of plans and strategies rather than rote memorisation of moves. In Opening Repertoire: The Iron English leading chess authors Simon Williams and Richard Palliser guide the reader through the complexities of this dynamic variation and carves out a repertoire for White. They examine all aspects of this highly complex opening and provide the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. * A dynamic and easy-to-play repertoire for White * Complete coverage featuring several new ideas * Take your opponents out of their comfort zone!

Author : Sam Collins
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Chess
ISBN : 190460028X

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Understanding the Chess Openings by Sam Collins Pdf

An invaluable guide to how modern chess openings are played. This major new work surveys all chess openings, providing a guide to every critical main line and featuring extensive descriptions of the typical strategies for both sides. These commentaries will be welcomed by all club and tournament players, as they will better help them handle middlegame positions arising from each opening.

Author : Paul van der Sterren
Publisher : Gambit Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Chess
ISBN : 1906454132

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Fundamental Chess Openings by Paul van der Sterren Pdf

* The perfect survival guide to the chess openings * All openings covered * Detailed verbal explanations of plans for both sides * Up-to-date and featuring many tips and recommendations * Insights into the 'character' of each opening * Written by one of the world's foremost opening experts The first moves of a chess game define the nature of the whole struggle, as both players stake their claim to the critical squares and start to develop their plans. It is essential to play purposefully and to avoid falling into traps or reaching a position that you don't understand. This is not a book that provides masses of variations to memorize. Paul van der Sterren instead offers a wealth of ideas and explanation, together with the basic variations of each and every opening. This knowledge will equip players to succeed in the opening up to good club level, and provide a superb grounding in opening play on which to build a more sophisticated repertoire. The strategies he explains will, unlike ever-changing chess opening theory, remain valid as long as chess is played, and so the time spent studying this book will be rewarded many times over. Grandmaster Paul van der Sterren has won the Dutch Championship on two occasions, and in 1993 reached the Candidates stage of the World Chess Championship. He is an internationally renowned chess writer and editor: he was one of the founding editors of New in Chess, for whose Yearbooks he has contributed more than 150 opening surveys.