{"title":"Books Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"100-endgame-patterns-you-must-know-by-jesus-de-la-villa","title":"100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know by Jesus De la Villa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know by Jesus De la Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRecognize Key Moves \u0026amp; Motifs and Avoid Typical Errors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newinchess.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/product_pdf\/9112.pdf\"\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are aware of endgame patterns, you spot key moves quicker, analyse and calculate better, avoid making errors and memorize what you have studied more fully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost of the patterns Jesus de la Villa presents in this new book are from the phase of the game just before a theoretical endgame turns up. Knowing these practical endgame fundamentals will enable you to fully reap the benefits of what you learned in De la Villa’s widely acclaimed classic \u003cem\u003e100 Endgames You Must Know\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudying patterns only makes sense if you are going to encounter them frequently. De la Villa presents those that have the greatest practical importance and explains and illustrates them with carefully selected examples. To show the patterns as clearly as possible, he mainly concentrates on positions in which both sides have just one piece. Presenting positions with\u003cbr\u003emore pieces risks blurring the picture and making motifs less straightforward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fact that players think in patterns has an important side-effect: their endgame errors tend to repeat themselves. That’s why De la Villa has not just included examples from games of elite GM’s but also of amateurs. Errors are always instructive and working with this book will seriously reduce the number of typical mistakes you are prone to make. The many practical exercises that De la Villa has selected will help you improve and retain what you have learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus de la Villa (1958) is an International Grandmaster born in Spain. He has won the Spanish Championship twice and is a well-known chess coach. De la Villa is the author of the world-famous bestsellers 100 Endgames You Must Know and The 100 Endgames You Must Know Workbook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrandmaster Matthew Sadler on 100 Endgames You Must Know:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e“If you’ve never read an endgame book before, this is the one you should start with.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Master Han Schut, Chess.com:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I love this book! In order to master endgame principles you will need to practice them. \u003cem\u003eThe 100 Endgames You Must Know WORKBOOK\u003c\/em\u003e provides 300 practical examples to reinforce the endgame theory that you learned in the \u003cem\u003e100 Endgames You Must Know book\u003c\/em\u003e.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ChessBase India Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228713783319,"sku":"B684","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7334\/1975\/files\/3179614646.jpg?v=1744202909"},{"product_id":"100-endgames-combo","title":"100 Endgames Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Endgames Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 Endgames You Must Know by Jesus de la Villa (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newinchess.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/product_pdf\/9026.pdf\"\u003ePDF Excerpt\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 100 Endgames You Must Know Workbook: Practical Endgames Exercises for Every Chess Player by Jesus De la Villa (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newinchess.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/product_pdf\/9076.pdf\"\u003ePDF Excerpt\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know by Jesus De la Villa\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e (\u003ca target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newinchess.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/product_pdf\/9112.pdf\"\u003ePDF Excerpt\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal cost = Rs.3299\/- but with this special combo, you get all the three books for just Rs.3099\/-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eYou save Rs.200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChessBase India Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228713848855,"sku":"B752","price":3099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7334\/1975\/files\/3249561933.jpg?v=1744202912"},{"product_id":"100-endgames-you-must-know-by-jesus-de-la-villa","title":"100 Endgames You Must Know by Jesus de la Villa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e100 Endgames You Must Know: Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newinchess.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/product_pdf\/9026.pdf\"\u003ePDF Excerpt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003egood news\u003c\/em\u003e about endgames is:\u003cbr\u003e¯ there are relatively few endings you should know by heart\u003cbr\u003e¯ once you know these endings, that's it. Your knowledge never goes out of date!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cem\u003e bad news\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book contains only those endgames that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¯ show up most frequently\u003cbr\u003e¯ are easy to learn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¯ contain ideas that are useful in more difficult positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour performance will improve dramatically because this book brings you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¯ simple rules\u003cbr\u003e¯ detailed and lively explanations\u003cbr\u003e¯ many diagrams\u003cbr\u003e¯ clear summaries of the most important themes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¯ dozens of tests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus de la Villa (1958) is an International Grandmaster born in Spain. He is a successful author and a well-known chess coach. He has won the Spanish Championship twice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for The Guardian Chess Book of the Year Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGary Walters Chess:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you really have no patience for endgames, at least read Jesus de la Villa's '100 Endgames You Must Know'.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarsh Towers Chess Reviews:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The greatest strength of the book: breaking things down into well-worded chunks of easily digestible information.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGM Matthew Sadler, former British Champion:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s not much to say about it, ­you just have to buy it and read it! De la Villa does a truly wonderful job of explaining useful endgames in a calm and measured manner that is clear enough for any strength of player to understand while still being interesting for stronger players. If you’ve never read an endgame book before, this is the one you should start with.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElisabeth Vicary, USCF Online: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"[Former Women World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk] said she had really enjoyed De la Villa's '100 Endgames You Must Know' and had made flashcards out of the 100 positions. 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This volume covers the period from 2001 until the present day. These were the years when Judit was in the Top Ten in the world, and facing the likes of Kasparov, Karpov, Korchnoi and Anand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudit Polgar\u003c\/strong\u003e has been ranked 1st on the Women’s rating list from 1989 to the present day. 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Nothing more to say really – buy, admire and enjoy! 5 stars!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Matthew Sadler\u003c\/strong\u003e, New in Chess,  ***** Instant classic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Judit Polgar, the all-time best woman, reveals that the game with Gelfand from the 2009 World Cup inspired her to write her autobiography. The result is her amazing trilogy Judit Polgar Teaches Chess.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Lubomir Kavalek\u003c\/strong\u003e, Huffington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What makes this series special is Polgar's annotations which are accessible to a wide range of playing strengths. She achieves this by including not only concrete variations as needed, but also a great deal of explanatory prose which is not only instructive but also entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rare to find a chess book, let alone a series, that will appeal to such a wide range of players. Some will like it for the annotated games, others for the stories, observations and photos. Most will like everything about this book and series about one of the greatest players and ambassadors the game of chess has ever known.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A Game of Queens blurs the boundaries between luxury book, memoir and instructive chess manual. Quality Chess have spared no expense with their production, which sees the material augmented by a very clear layout, numerous photographs (the one on page 9, showing Judit with the happy triumvirate of Karpov, Kasparov and Korchnoi, is particularly appealing), and a splendid hardcover version. Given the celebratory nature of the tome, it should have a solid, general appeal and readers will be able to enjoy it regardless of their playing strength.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e, CHESS magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"How I Beat Fischer’s Record won the 2013 ECF Book of the Year prize, and From GM to Top Ten was the ACP Book of the Year for 2014. A Game of Queens is sure to join these as an award winner as well...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Game of Queens is more forthcoming than many other chess biographies, and therefore more interesting as well. Along with deep analysis of great games, Polgar shares her thoughts, opinions, and feelings on a wide variety of topics. There are many photographs throughout the book, too, not just the obligatory across-the-board, facing-the-opponent pictures, but private shots that allow the reader to feel as if they have gotten to know her on a personal level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy assessment of this product: 6\/6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Almeida\u003c\/strong\u003e, ChessCafe (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chesscafe.com\/book-reviews\/a-game-of-queens\/\"\u003efull review\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A Game of Queens is a very successful work. Primarily the readers enjoys excellent entertainment. At the same time he learns something about Judit Polgar as a player and a character. Without hesitation I recommend the book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUwe Bekemann\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rochade Europa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This nearly 400-page book is full of brilliant games annotated by Judit, but also with anecdotes and photos. 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In \u003cstrong\u003eA Matter of Endgame Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e Grandmaster \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Aagaard\u003c\/strong\u003e deals with one of the few things chessplayers hate even more – losing a winning position. No serious chessplayer is new to the misery of spoiling hours of hard work in a few minutes...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Matter of Endgame Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the second-best happiness – the misfortune of others – as well as deep explanation of the underlying patterns of how and why we misplay winning endgames. At just under 900 pages, this hardcover book is actually six books in one, explaining the technical and practical areas of chess endgames plainly, simply and deeply. Endgame theory is well covered elsewhere; this book is all about technique and devoid of material to memorise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandmaster Jacob Aagaard\u003c\/strong\u003e won the British Championship at his first and only attempt. Aagaard has won more awards than any other chess author, and is co-founder of Quality Chess and the online academy killerchesstraining.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAagaard’s students have won school tournaments, national titles, FM, IM and GM titles, international opens, the US Championship, the World Cup, the Candidates Tournament and Olympiad medals of all denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be printed only in hardcover.\u003cbr\u003e896 pages - Publiished 13 July 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-162-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With A Matter of Endgame Technique Jacob Aagaard has again proved convincingly that he is one of the best chess authors of the modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is really 5 books in one and you should really look at the examples carefully and first try to understand them yourself and only afterwards look at Jacob's instructive explanations. 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Der Autor, ein 29-jähriger englischer IM (inzwischen über Elo 2500 geklettert), behauptet, hauptsächlich durch Endspieltraining die Wegstrecke von 2200 bis 2400 zurückgelegt zu haben. Allein durch das Studium des Buches wird man gewiss nicht zum IM, aber die Lektüre lohnt trotzdem!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDer Herausgeber, der amerikanische \u003ci\u003eMongoose-Verlag,\u003c\/i\u003e beschreitet häufig erfrischend neue Wege und gibt gern auch Newcomer-Autoren eine Chance. Kritikwürdig ist allerdings die Aufmachung: Das Papier ist relativ dünn und die vielen Notations- und Diagrammfehler sollten heutzutage vermeidbar sein. Das Material ist auf 370 Seiten aufgebläht, es hätte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enicht viel mehr als der Hälfte des Umfanges bedurft, um den Inhalt bei weniger »raumgreifendem« Satz (ein Zugpaar auf zwei Zeilen, zu viele Diagramme) vernünftig unterzubringen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnter dem Strich aber steht und fällt ein Schachbuch damit, wie gut der Autor schreiben und erklären kann, wie geschickt verständlich er vom Einfachen zum Komplizierten übergeht und ob er für den Laien nachvollziehbare »Denkanleitungen« anbietet - und in all diesen Fragen überzeugt \u003ci\u003eAmateur to IM\u003c\/i\u003e mehr als der (Qualitäts-)Nunn!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKonkret fängt Hawkins mit recht einfachen Dingen an, wie etwa dem Bauernendspiel mit g+h gg. h-Bauer. Besonders gut zur Illustration von »Logik im Endspiel« eignen sich Schlussspiele mit ungleichen Läufern; hierzu leistete freilich Dworetski in verschiedenen Vorgängerwerken die Stabsarbeit. Im fortgeschrittenen Teil begegnen uns u. a. Endspiele von Ulf Andersson sowie das omnipräsente Turmendspiel mit je drei Bauern am Königsflügel plus a-Freibauer. Mit diesem hat sich auch SCHACH in den letzten Jahren immer wieder ausführlich beschäftigt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZur Erinnerung die »Steckner-Position«:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Diagramm - weiß: Ke3, Ta7, a6, f2, g3, h4 - schwarz: Kf6, Ta2, f7, g6, h5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeiß gewinnt mit \u003cstrong\u003e1.Kd4! T:f2 2.Tc7 Ta2 3.a7 Kf5\u003c\/strong\u003e, und nun das überraschende 4.Kc4!! (statt der naheliegenderen Versuche 4. Kc5? und 4. T:f7+?) mit der Hauptidee 4...Kg4 5.Kb3 nebst Tc7-c4+ und Tc4-a4. Im Extremfall entsteht ein Schlussspiel mit weißem Turm gegen schwarzen h-Bauern - Schwarz muss am Ende in einen Springer unterverwandeln und verliert selbigen in der Folge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrategische Themen werden ebenfalls angeboten (zum Beispiel die Sezierung einer Partie mit dem Minoritätsangriff), insgesamt dominieren aber die sogenannten »theoretischen Endspiele« (bis zum Ende ausanalysierbare Stellungen). Einige Übungsaufgaben runden das Paket ab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFazit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ein vor allem didaktisch überzeugendes Buch mit kleineren Bearbeitungsschwächen. Zielgruppe ca. DWZ 1700-2200.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMit freundlicher Genehmigung\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarald Keilhack, Zeitschrift Schach 04\/2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**********\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnter dem Titel \"Amateur to IM\" mit dem Untertitel \"Proven Ideas and Training Methods\" ist eine Neuerscheinung auf den Schachbuchmarkt gekommen, die sich diejenigen Spieler einmal genauer ansehen sollten, die bereits ein gewisses Niveau in ihrer Spielstärke erreicht haben, aber systematisch nach Höherem streben wollen. Es gibt schon einige Bücher, die nach den Prinzipien \"vom Amateur zum Meister\" oder \"vom Anfänger zum Fortgeschrittenen\" geschrieben worden sind, dieses Werk hebt sich aber von anderen ab. Im Zuge dieser Rezension werde ich auch auf diejenigen spezifischen Inhalte eingehen, die mich zu dieser Einschätzung veranlassen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Amateur to IM\" ist genau das richtige Buch für den bereits fortgeschrittenen Spieler, der bereit ist, mittels eines praktischen Studiums und eines logisch und zielbewusst aufgebauten Trainings intensiv an sich zu arbeiten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDer Autor Jonathan Hawkins ist IM und hatte zum Zeitpunkt der Drucklegung auch bereits zwei Großmeisternormen in der Tasche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBemerkenswert ist, dass Hawkins nach dem Klappentext ein Spätstarter in Sachen Schach ist, der zunächst wohl recht passabel gespielt hat, in seinen letzten Teenagerjahren dann aber sehr ambitioniert sein Können ausgebaut hat. Die Folge davon waren ein Ranking-Höhenflug, Titel und dann auch die GM-Normen. So ist die Folgerung, dass sein Buch \"Amateur to IM\" seine Reifeprüfung bereits bestanden hat, sicher zutreffend. Es wird deutlich, dass Hawkins auf der Basis der darin dargestellten Gedanken und Methoden in die Erfolgsspur gekommen ist. Diese Nähe des Autors in seinem eigenen Werdegang zu den Inhalten des Werkes ist einer jener Unterschiede zu anderen Büchern zum Thema, wie man als Leser gezielt höhere Ebenen der Spielstärke erreichen kann.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Amateur to IM\" ist sehr logisch aufgebaut. Zunächst einmal gliedert es sich in drei übergeordnete Teile mit den, in sinngemäßer Übersetzung, folgenden Überschriften: Denktechniken, Prinzipien und Basistheorie sowie Erfassung\/Ausarbeitung von Endspielen. In jedem Teil findet sich dann eine Reihe von Kapiteln, unter deren Ebene sich dann noch die einzelnen Themen befinden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEs würde den Rahmen dieser Rezension sprengen, hier quasi das Inhaltsverzeichnis abzubilden; schon im Werk selbst erstreckt es sich über mehr als vier Seiten. Ich gebe mich deshalb mit der Abbildung je eines Kapitels aus jedem Teil des Buches zufrieden, um zumindest einen Eindruck von den Themen und der Detaillierung der Buchinhalte vermitteln zu können. Das Werk ist in Englisch geschrieben, bei den folgenden Angaben handelt es sich also um sinngemäße Übersetzungen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeil 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e3. Kapitel: Lektion 3\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Planung und Berechnung kombinieren\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Schlüsselstellungen meistern\/beherrschen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Blöcke bilden\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Anmerkung: Damit ist eine Sammlung von Stellungen gemeint, die aus einer gegebenen, einer aktuellen Stellung heraus erreicht werden können.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Reservetempi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Kritische Felder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Drei Trainingspartien\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Zusammenfassung der Ideen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Theoretische Anmerkungen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeil 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e2. Kapitel: Läufer- und Bauernverbindungen - Dynamische Verteidigung\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- T+B vs. L+B mit blockierten Bauern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Festungen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Positionelle Ideen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Vereinfachung in ein bekanntes Remis-Endspiel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Illustrationspartie Sasikiran - Carlsen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Zusammenfassung der Ideen: \"solide\" und \"passiv\"; Festung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeil 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e5. Kapitel: Mehrbauer am Damenflügel, Teil 2 - Entlang der Grenzlinie\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Steckner-Stellung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Dautov-Stellung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Unzicker-Stellung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Dvoretsky-Stellung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Zugzwang-Stellung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ungewöhnliche Dautov-Stellung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Zusammenfassung der Ideen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Theoretische Anmerkungen: Mehr zur Steckner-Stellung.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuch innerhalb der einzelnen Themen ist das Werk sehr logisch aufgebaut. Soweit es konkret definierte Lern- und Trainingsziele gibt, werden diese zu Beginn summarisch aufgeführt. Dem folgen je nachdem theoretische Einführungen, an Stellungs- oder Partiebeispielen orientierte Erläuterungen sowie die ganz konkrete Erörterung des Themas. In Kapiteln, deren Inhalte sich dafür eignen, bildet eine Zusammenstellung der wesentlichen Ergebnisse zum gerade behandelten Stoff den Abschluss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHawkins arbeitet sehr textbasiert, was mir als sehr positiv auffällt. Zumeist heftet er seine Ausführungen \"Einlinien-Varianten\" an, die er eher zurückhaltend in die Richtung von Analysen verlässt. So sind in die Tiefe gehende Varianten eher eine glatte Ausnahme. Sie würden der Intention eines Werkes wie \"Amateur to IM\" auch nicht entsprechen. So ist es für mich ein Plus an Qualität, dass derartige Varianten in diesem Werk fehlen. Der Autor wusste genau, was er wollte; er wusste, was er dazu brauchte und was nicht, und er wusste, was womöglich sogar von seinen Zielen ablenken könnte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHöhepunkte im Werk sind immer auch dann erreicht, wenn Hawkins eine Stellung auf ihre prägenden Merkmale hin untersucht, um aus dieser Bestandsaufnahme die Planung und die Berechnung zu entwickeln. So ähnlich stellt man sich die Arbeit eines Mediziners vor, der über ein Sezieren zu Schlüssen kommen will. Hawkins geht dabei so sicher vor und stellt seine Einschätzungen so nachvollziehbar dar, dass man als Leser das Gefühl bekommt, die Sache könne doch gar nicht so schwer sein. Ich behaupte, dass allein die x-fache Nachahmung dieser Demonstration den Leser in der Praxis besser stellt. Im Zuge der Vorbereitung dieser Rezension habe ich mich natürlich nur mit einzelnen Passagen besonders intensiv befassen können. Obwohl dies, bezogen auf das vollständige Werk, nur ein Ausschnitt war, traue ich mir zu, in der eigenen Praxis bewusst auf die Systematik und das Beispiel von Hawkins zurückzugreifen. Man merkt, dass Hawkins nicht irgendeinen Retortenkurs zusammengestellt hat, sondern quasi aufgearbeitet hat und preisgibt, wie er selbst zu einem immer besseren Spieler geworden ist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Amateur to IM\" ist nicht nur hochinformativ, es ist auch sehr unterhaltsam geschrieben. Das Studium und das Training machen Spaß, eine gelungene Kombination, die den Leser bei der Stange hält.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEinige Übungen, die dem Leser an bereiten Stellen aufgegeben werden, dienen der Vertiefung und der Überprüfung der Studienfortschritte. Sie sind aber spärlich genug eingesetzt, um dem Urteil vorzubeugen, \"Amateur to IM\" sei ein weiterer Tropfen im Meer der \"Puzzle-Bücher\". Die Übungen sind vielmehr der Tropfen im Meer der schulenden und trainierenden Inhalte im Werk. 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Also on the psychological side (which goals do I want to achieve with chess, how do I deal with defeats, etc) the necessary attention is given. You do not have to agree with Kislik everywhere, but it makes you think” – \u003cstrong\u003eMark Haast\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/schaaksite.nl\/\"\u003eSCHAAKSITE.NL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Just about finished \u003ci\u003eApplying Logic in Chess\u003c\/i\u003e and really enjoying it and finding it valuable. As someone who still hopes to improve my game, I think a lot of what Kislik offers is particularly useful for adults and experienced amateurs. Great job” – \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Morrell\u003c\/strong\u003e, Auckland, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I find myself inspired by the underlying message that, contrary to conventional wisdom, adult students can and do improve when they work on their game seriously using good methods that are known to be effective. 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A must read this summer for any player, coach or parent interested in how chess players become better at the game” – \u003cstrong\u003eMiguel Ararat\u003c\/strong\u003e, FLORIDA CHESS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A highly interesting training manual written by Erik Kislik, an International Master from San Mateo, California, and so far I am aware the only IM in the world who was a beginner as an adult (at age 18). Going through this book you will understand how Erik Kislik managed to become such a strong chess player. These 317 pages are highly instructive packed with topics which I have never seen before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor example, you can learn a lot from your blitz games, although hardly anyone does, World elite blitz players have told Erik that they focus on concrete moves first in their fast games. This makes sense… seeing threats and specific ideas is very important with little time. For players who see things slowly, this is certainly something they can consider working on and applying. Gradually, one’s awareness of concrete relevant moves and tactical possibilities must improve with consistent work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving a very tightly worked out opening repertoire is also very useful for blitz. Like Max Euwe, Erik Kislik does not see much in memorizing grandmaster games. In opening play, it is much better to focus on understanding. Try to guess the moves and understand why they were played! The whole idea of memorizing openings is usually counterproductive at lower levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErik Kislik also explains we mostly remember openings due to their logic and strategic ideas. This, and more, well packed in 14 highly instructive sections. A unique work!” – \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Elburg.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChessBase India Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228718731287,"sku":"B400","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7334\/1975\/files\/1126568750.jpg?v=1744203060"},{"product_id":"attacking-chess-for-club-players-improve-your-skills-to-overpower-your-opponents-by-herman-grooten","title":"Attacking Chess for Club Players: Improve Your Skills to Overpower Your Opponents by Herman Grooten","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eAttacking Chess for Club Players: Improve Your Skills to Overpower Your Opponents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newinchess.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/product_pdf\/9032.pdf\"\u003ePDF Excerpt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chess player loves to attack the enemy King. Your goal is clear, your thinking is concrete, your creativity is flowing and direct victory is just around the corner. Few things in life are better than successfully conducting a blistering attack on your opponent’s King!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut how good are you actually at attacking? Have you ever analysed your efforts? Looked at calculation errors, missed opportunities and derailed efforts? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the immense success of his award-winning classic Chess Strategy for Club Players, Herman Grooten has now written an equally accessible follow-up primer on attacking chess. He teaches you how to spot opportunities, exploit weaknesses, bringing your forces to the frontline and striking at the right moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrooten concentrates on training the most valuable skills for this process: visualizing, structuring, anticipating, calculating, memorizing and other mental aspects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not just another collection of useful thematic moves and motifs but a complete and highly structured course of attacking techniques. And with fantastic new examples, clear explanations and many instructive exercises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Master Herman Grooten is a chess trainer with over 30 years of experience. Several of his pupils have gone on to become grandmasters. His prizewinning Chess Strategy for Club Players was a worldwide bestseller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGM Matthew Sadler, former British Champion:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"Judging from the title, it shouldn’t really be for me, but I’ve enjoyed it enormously (..) This book presents the material in a relaxed, easy to read way with surprising examples and little stories that keep you awake and interested throughout.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIM Gary Lane, ECF Newsletter:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Providing thought-provoking examples (..) There is quite a lot of analysis to allow the keen player to see all the nuances of a particular theme and once you think you have mastered it there are a few more to reinforce the idea (..) A highly readable account of a bamboozling art, but vital if you want to raise your rating.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIM Dirk Schuh, Rochade Europa Magazine:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I like the structure of the book a lot (..) After simple examples things are getting more difficult step by step (..) A very solid book. Players of any level will be interested in the fundamentals and players of up to 2100 ELO will be thrilled by the more demanding game fragments. The material is often not well-known and Grooten writes very entertainingly, so reading the book is a real joy.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChris Wainscott, ChessIQ:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Includes many examples which I feel reasonably sure have not been published before (..) At the end of a chapter the reader is first given a list of bullet pointed conclusions that can be drawn, along with a set of exercises to drive the material home.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCHESS Magazine (UK):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The reader is shown how to spot opportunities, gradually build up their forces and crash through the defensive lines. The book is certainly well-structured and contains a number of useful test positions.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIM John Donaldson:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"Well-chosen examples and clear explanations are present throughout the book (..) Grooten sprinkles anecdotes about the featured examples (..) The most important thing Grooten has going for him as an author is: knowing who is writing for. Many stronger players have authored books aimed at the club player, but usually they do not understand the capabilities of their audiences.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGM Robin Swinkels, Schaaksite.nl:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book deals with every attacking theme and motif and has a clear structure. There are loads of nice examples, interesting anecdotes and a variety of exercises (..) A very instructive and a must-have book if you wish to improve your knowledge of and skills in attacking.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ChessBase India Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228718829591,"sku":"B603","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7334\/1975\/files\/1128405387.jpg?v=1744203064"},{"product_id":"attacking-manual-1-second-edition-by-jacob-aagaard","title":"Attacking Manual 1 second edition by Jacob Aagaard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/ebooks\/attackingmanual1.pdf\"\u003ePDF excerpt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritish Champion Jacob Aagaard explains the rules of attack (the exploitation of a dynamic advantage) in an accessible and entertaining style. This groundbreaking work is well balanced between easily understandable examples, exercises and deep analysis. Five years in the making, this book will surely not disappoint. Volume I deals with bringing all the pieces into the action, momentum, colour schemes, strongest and weakest points, evolution\/revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first thorough examination of the nature of dynamics in chess, and the principles explained in this book are relevant in every chess game played. In lively no-nonsense language, Aagaard explains how the best players in the world attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish Chess Federation's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.englishchess.org.uk\/?p=6641\"\u003eBook of the Year, 2010\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-9197600408 - 320 pages - Published 27 January 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A joy to read\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Lubomir Kavalek\u003c\/strong\u003e, Huffington Post (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/lubomir-kavalek\/chess-robots-by-the-sea_b_813252.html\"\u003efull article\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"At first glance these books are no different from other serious manuals on the middlegame: instructive games are analysed and explained. But if you get into the books, it becomes apparent and revelatory how the examples not only explain 'how' the games are won, but also 'why' this was possible. The reader will find very clear explanations for even the most complicated connections. The fluid change between deep analysis and sharp observations will create Aha! experiences for club players and grandmasters alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkakbladet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Interesting ideas jump off the page. This is eye-catching material at its best... This is an excellent two-volume set - and that's not just my opinion; they have recently been the joint recipients of the ECF Book of the Year award. They can rightly be considered the flagships of the Quality Chess productions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chess magazine article on \"The Best Chess Books of 2010\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Published in Quality Chess's usual excellent format... full of lengthy analysis and instructive explanations... a highly nuanced book, full of thoughtful considerations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArne Moll\u003c\/strong\u003e, ChessVibes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With the publication of Volume 2 the author completes a project which has taken him 7 years to complete and as he writes, ‘fulfilled a personal ambition'. These comprehensive volumes are one of the few that can compare favourably with Dvoretsky's manuals. This is a volume which is intended for the serious student.  An excellent innovation is the provision of study positions before the main body of the text discusses them so the reader obtains maximum benefit from his efforts.  But the book can also be enjoyed as a wonderful collection of attacking games and positions. The layout and presentation is excellent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003eJulian Farrand\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Friedgood, \u003c\/strong\u003eECF judges who selected the Attacking Manual 1 and 2 as their Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The number of different books published on the game of chess is huge... Unfortunately few of these are devoted to attacking the king which seems sort of strange. The most ambitious approach to the subject is the two volume series by GM Jacob Aagaard, Attacking Manual 1 and Attacking Manual 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt might seem a little strange to see new editions [of Attacking Manual 1] so soon. Normal practice is to wait for the print run to sell out and then let some time pass, but here GM Aagaard, one of the co-owners of the publishing house Quality Chess, was dissatisfied with the physical qualities of the books (the layout and binding) and some typos in the first volume.  Many readers might not have noticed these defects but to Aaagard, a well-regarded author who views the Attacking Manuals 1 and 2 as his best work, it was unacceptable.  The first volume, Attacking Manual 1, now has a more user-friendly typesetting with generous margins on the top and bottom, exceptionally nice binding that allows the book to stay open by itself when studying and no more typos. Attacking Manual 1 is also sixty pages longer than the first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttacking Manual 1 and Attacking Manual 2 can be warmly recommended to players from 2000 to 2500.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book is very well written and very appealing, typical of Aagaard's style... All in all the book is interesting. Its reading is easy and interesting, and you may very well read it quite fast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGollum\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gollumchessreviews.blogspot.co.uk\/2016\/07\/review-attacking-manual-1-2nd-edition.html\"\u003efull review\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"He's produced a great attacking manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAagaard's great strength as an author has always been the utility of his practical examples. Few chess authors do a better job than he of finding just the right example, exercise, or game to illustrate a given point.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerek Grimmell, \u003c\/strong\u003eChessCafe\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChessBase India Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228718960663,"sku":"B002","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7334\/1975\/files\/924445446.jpg?v=1744203067"},{"product_id":"attacking-manual-2-by-jacob-aagaard","title":"Attacking Manual 2 by Jacob Aagaard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/ebooks\/attacking_manual_2.pdf\"\u003ePDF excerpt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eby GM Jacob Aagaard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe old masters dealt only with the static features of positional rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut, these are insufficient to explain the basics of chess. The problem is that chess, like other sciences, has undergone a dynamic revolution, but chess literature does not yet reflect this. In this major work Aagaard explains the rules of attack (the exploitation of a dynamic advantage), balanced between understandable examples, and deep analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive years in the making, this book deals with weak kings, sacrifices, various minor attacking themes, intuitive sacrifices, opposite castling, modern king hunts, and enduring initiative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnglish Chess Federation's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.englishchess.org.uk\/?p=6641#more-6641\"\u003eBook of the Year, 2010\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 978-9197600415 - 464 pages - Published 27 January 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A joy to read\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Lubomir Kavalek\u003c\/strong\u003e, Huffington Post (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/lubomir-kavalek\/chess-robots-by-the-sea_b_813252.html\"\u003efull article\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"At first glance these books are no different from other serious manuals on the middlegame: instructive games are analysed and explained. But if you get into the books, it becomes apparent and revelatory how the examples not only explain 'how' the games are won, but also 'why' this was possible. The reader will find very clear explanations for even the most complicated connections. The fluid change between deep analysis and sharp observations will create Aha! experiences for club players and grandmasters alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkakbladet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Interesting ideas jump off the page. This is eye-catching material at its best... This is an excellent two-volume set - and that's not just my opinion; they have recently been the joint recipients of the ECF Book of the Year award. They can rightly be considered the flagships of the Quality Chess productions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSean Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chess magazine article on \"The Best Chess Books of 2010\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Published in Quality Chess's usual excellent format... full of lengthy analysis and instructive explanations... a highly nuanced book, full of thoughtful considerations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArne Moll\u003c\/strong\u003e, ChessVibes (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chessvibes.com\/reviews\/review-loose-ends-of-2010\/\"\u003efull review\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Aagaard delivers opinionated and sometimes biting judgments, and more importantly, he has found some remarkable and original ideas that enrich our understanding of attacking play. This is a case where computer software has been put to good use to bring out the beauty in a game, but he is not a slave to the machine, going his own way when necessary. So congratulations to Aagaard and Quality Chess.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Daniel King and Ronan Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarding Attacking Manual 2 the Guardian Book of the Year prize\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With the publication of Volume 2 the author completes a project which has taken him 7 years to complete and as he writes, ‘fulfilled a personal ambition'. These comprehensive volumes are one of the few that can compare favourably with Dvoretsky's manuals. This is a volume which is intended for the serious student.  An excellent innovation is the provision of study positions before the main body of the text discusses them so the reader obtains maximum benefit from his efforts.  But the book can also be enjoyed as a wonderful collection of attacking games and positions. The layout and presentation is excellent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003eJulian Farrand\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Friedgood, \u003c\/strong\u003eECF judges who selected the Attacking Manual 1 and 2 as their Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Attacking Manual 2 includes a lot of good exercises, but it is much more than just this...  The book can be used as excellent, although complex, entertainment. Aagaard is good at finding new material, so there is almost no overlap with older books on the same theme. But the greatest value of this book is to those who want a deeper understanding of those situations in chess where an attack becomes unstoppable and dynamics is the over-shadowing factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI find it hard to come up with any points of criticism. Maybe it would be that many of the exercises are so complex that I cannot solve them! But it is exactly for this reason the book is also great for elite training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAagaard's best book to date.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Peter Heine Nielsen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Skakbladet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The number of different books published on the game of chess is huge ... Unfortunately few of these are devoted to attacking the king which seems sort of strange. The most ambitious approach to the subject is the two volume series by GM Jacob Aagaard, Attacking Manual 1 and Attacking Manual 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAagaard draws on a wide variety of sources for his model games. Most were played in the last decade but lesser known older examples are featured as well... A large number are likely to be unfamiliar to the reader with even the ones that are, like the cult-classic Serper- Nikolaidis, St. Petersburg 1993, subjected to a fresh look... Attacking Manual 1 and Attacking Manual 2 can be warmly recommended to players from 2000 to 2500.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Aagaard is very good in explaining chess with concepts and his choice of instructive games in this book is more than impressive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion: A master piece of explanation!\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChessBase India Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228720009239,"sku":"B003","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7334\/1975\/files\/924445606.jpg?v=1744203069"},{"product_id":"attacking-strategies-for-club-players-by-michael-prusikin","title":"Attacking Strategies for Club Players by Michael Prusikin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttacking Strategies for Club Players by Michael Prusikin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHow to Create a Deadly Attack on the Enemy King\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newinchess.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/product_pdf\/9123.pdf\"\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttacking your opponent’s king is not just a shortcut to victory,  it’s also one of the most enjoyable and gratifying experiences in chess. If you want to win more games you should become a better attacker. Studying typical attacking motifs and ideas easily brings dividends while you are having a good time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Prusikin presents the prerequisites and the rules for a King attack in a lucid and attractive manner. In 15 thematic chapters he teaches you how to assess the nature of the position, identify the appropriate offensive patterns, find the preliminary moves and conduct your attack in a clear and effective way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBattering rams, obstructive sacrifices, pawn storms, striking at the castled position, sacrificing a knight on f5, Prusikin demonstrates the most important patterns of attack with lots of clear and well chosen examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, Prusikin tests your newly acquired insights and your attacking intuition with exercises covering all the themes and motifs. 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Use \u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve your chess strength!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Axel Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is the award-winning author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/products\/2\/327\/the_woodpecker_method_by_axel_smith_and_hans_tikkanen\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Woodpecker Method\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/products\/2\/203\/pump_up_your_rating_by_axel_smith\/\"\u003ePump Up Your Rating\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/products\/1\/295\/e3_poison_by_axel_smith\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee3 Poison\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitychess.co.uk\/products\/2\/393\/street_smart_chess_by_axel_smith\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStreet Smart Chess\u003c\/a\u003e, which were all enthusiastically received by readers and reviewers. Using the Woodpecker as part of his training, as an adult he improved from a rating of 2100 to becoming a Grandmaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e264 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 12 April 2023\u003cbr\u003eHardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-191-2\u003cbr\u003ePaperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-190-5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The book is packed with interesting positions and game fragments. Mostly from the author himself. But it’s definitely not a game of bragging. Smith regularly deals with positions in which he did not find the best continuation, but later in the analysis managed to improve... What I sometimes have trouble with is a chess book where the author floods the reader with variations. That's definitely not Smith's style. He keeps it limited and there is a lot of emphasis on explaining the material. He does this in an entertaining and sometimes even colourful way. The book reads very easily. I myself can follow the material well without grabbing a board. That is, of course, a great exercise in visualization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmith introduces the chapters with clear definitions of the topics he will discuss in each chapter. He then closes the chapters with the most important lessons the reader has learned. 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In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Vishy Anand and many other top grandmasters, to talented juniors and local amateurs in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 978-1-906552-43-5 - Published August 2010 - 288 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Build Up Your Chess series won the 2009 Boleslavsky Medal from FIDE as the best instructional chess books in which the instructional values were shown to be remarkable. Placing second and third in the voting were books from Garry Kasparov and Mark Dvoretsky. 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In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 978-1-906552-44-2 - Published February 2011 - 304 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Yusupov series of books (Build up your chess, Boost your chess, Chess Evolution) for players in 1000-2200 level approx. is good recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Ramesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably the best trainer in the world. Trainer of Praggnanandhaa, Aravind and many other promising young Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"GM Yusupov's highly regarded series continues... I like the pacing of the lessons; each one lasts for six or seven pages before the test positions are introduced, so none of the chapters ever outstays its welcome... 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This book is on the short list of exceptions as everything from the game analysis, background material and beautiful color photos are first rate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Carlsen’s Assault on the Throne has much to recommend: insider commentary, deep analysis, and full-color photographs, almost everything you could ask for in a tournament book. Let’s hope we see many more like it in the future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy assessment of this product: 5\/6 stars”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Almeida\u003c\/strong\u003e, ChessCafe (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chesscafe.com\/Reviews\/review936.htm\"\u003efull review\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The London Diaries is a welcome addition to the book. 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