Conceptual Rook Endgames by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

Conceptual Rook Endgames by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

Książka w języku angielskim. Twarda okładka.
416 stron.
Rook endgames are the most frequently recurring endgames and also one of the most exciting areas of chess, with mind bending tactical opportunities and dizzying nuances available. They have unsurprisingly been a big topic in endgame literature, with a heavy focus on the set theoretical positions and their logic and fixed conclusions (see the excellent Theoretical Rook Endgames by GM Sam Shankland, published as a sister volume to this book as the peak example of this).
Conceptual Rook Endgames goes in a different direction. Focused on two dozen major concepts, the book explains the mechanisms of rook endgames in a novel way, by building foundations with simple examples, which can be seen in the most complicated examples as well. Rook endgames will remain rich and surprising, as they are for the greats, but armed with this book, your comprehension of them will skyrocket.
Grandmaster Jacob Aagaard is the most talented chess writer of his generation. He won the British Championship in 2007, but is mostly known for his multi-award winning books and his work with students that have won club, country, state, national, continental and world championships, as well as Olympiad golds (board and overall), the World Cup and Candidates tournament.

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Theoretical Rook Endgames by Sam Shankland (twarda okładka)

Theoretical Rook Endgames by Sam Shankland (twarda okładka)

Książka w języku angielskim. Twarda okładka. 448 stron. Rook endgames are the most important to study, because they are the type of endgame you will face most often over the board. Working on rook endgames gives the biggest bang for your buck.   World-class grandmaster Sam Shankland explains technical rook endgames in a way that is clearer, better organized, more concise, and easier to understand than any previous work. After learning the vital set positions, the reader is offered lots of rules an

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Experts on the Anti-Sicilian by Jacob Aagaard John Shaw (editors) (twarda okładka)

Experts on the Anti-Sicilian by Jacob Aagaard John Shaw (editors) (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Twarda okładka.   The Sicilian Defense, 1.e4 c5, is one of the popular chess openings. In this book several chess grandmasters present state-of-the-art analysis of lines where White meets the Sicilian by avoiding the Open variations. The editors,  2007 British Champion GM Jacob Aagaard and three-time Scottish Champion GM John Shaw, have recruited a line-up of strong chess grandmasters to share their expert opinions both on how to play the Sicilian Defense and how to

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Endgame Labyrinths by Jacob Aagaard and Steffen Nielsen (twarda okładka) Endgame Labyrinths by Jacob Aagaard and Steffen Nielsen (twarda okładka)

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Książka w języku angielskim. Twarda okładka. 424 strony.   Endgame Labyrinths presents the reader with 1002 challenging studies selected and truncated, with their usefulness for the practical player in mind. It is common for studies to be extended by less interesting manoeuvres or by incomprehensible sequences, before the main themes come into play. The studies in this book have been pruned to leave the reader with 1002 clear and solvable challenges.   A few years of extensive selection, analysis,

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A Matter of Endgame Technique by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

A Matter of Endgame Technique by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa - angielska.  Expected Release (hardcover) Autumn 2021   In a survey of the most hated clichés in chess, the winner was: and the rest is a matter of technique. This book deals with one of the few things chessplayers hate even more – losing a winning position. If you have never lost a winning position, this is the chance for you to see how it is done. If you are not new to the misery of spoiling hours of hard work in a few minutes, A Matter of Endgame Technique will offer you the secon

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Grandmaster Preparation - Endgame Play by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

Grandmaster Preparation - Endgame Play by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

Książka w języku angielskim.  Jacob Aagaard presents the reader with a few key concepts in the endgame and invites him to test his skills with a lot of examples from recent tournament practice. Where many endgame books are theoretical and emphasize memorization, Endgame Play is based entirely in the real world, where the ability to react precisely in technical positions is a life skill. "Solve your endgame problems with Endgame Play! I strongly believe in training by solving exercises and Jacob Aagaa

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Playing the French (twarda okładka) by Jacob Aagaard Nikolaos Ntirlis

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GM Preparation - Endgame Play by J. Aagaard (miękka okładka)

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Jacob Aagaard presents the reader with a few key concepts in the endgame and invites him to test his skills with a lot of examples from recent tournament practice. Where many endgame books are theoretical and emphasize memorization, Endgame Play is based entirely in the real world, where the ability to react precisely in technical positions is a life skill. "Solve your endgame problems with Endgame Play! I strongly believe in training by solving exercises and Jacob Aagaard is a real master here. I ofte

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Grandmaster Preparation - Strategic Play by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

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Wersja językowa książki - angielska.   In Strategic Play Jacob Aagaard digs deep into the most complex area of chess thinking. The games and exercises in this book transcend regular chess skills, such as pattern recognition, calculation and positional analysis. Building on the two previous books in the Grandmaster Preparation series, this book challenges the reader to explore the complexities of chess, offering clarity and understanding through Aagaards straightforward approach. Grandmaster Jacob Aag

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Playing the French by Jacob Aagaard Nikolaos Ntirlis (miękka okładka)

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Wersja językowa książki: angielska.  Miękka okładka.  The French Defence is one of the most solid and strategically rich responses to 1.e4. Many opening lines have been analysed to death by computer, but the French is relatively resistant to this growing trend, as the characteristic blocked pawn centre leads to situations where a player with superior understanding can overcome an opponent whose expertise lies in computer-assisted preparation. Acclaimed authors Ntirlis and Aagaard present a complete repe

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Decision Making in Major Piece Endings by Boris Gelfand (twarda okładka)

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Książka w języku angielskim. Twarda okładka.   In Decision Making in Major Piece Endings former World Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand discusses his path to decision making in endgames involving rooks or queens, as well as the often neglected 4th Phase. Countless games are decided by good or bad technique in such endgames, so readers are certain to benefit from the insights of a world-class Grandmaster on this vital topic. Grandmaster Boris Gelfand has been an elite player for over 30 years, win

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Grandmaster Preparation - Attack and Defence by Jacob Aagaard (miękka okładka)

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Książka w języku angielskim. In Attack Defence Jacob Aagaard presents the main principles of how to attack and defend in chess. By carving dynamic chess into separate areas of ability, he gives the reader a clear way to expand his understanding of this vital part of the game. "Playing the violin and learning languages are similar activities - the brain needs a special map for these kinds of activities, so it has to be learned at an early age - due to some brain chemistry stuff, I guess. That explains

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Grandmaster Preparation - Thinking Inside the Box by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

Grandmaster Preparation - Thinking Inside the Box by Jacob Aagaard (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki: angielska Okładka: twarda Paperback edition now available In Thinking Inside the Box Jacob Aagaard describes his chess improvement philosophy, developed over more than twenty years of thinking about one question: How do we make better decisions at the chess board? As the final volume in the award-winning Grandmaster Preparation series, this book unifies the concepts of the previous five books and delves into such topics as: Chess psychology The four types of decision

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Książka w języku angielskim. Twarda okładka. In Technical Decision Making in Chess former World Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand discusses his path to decision making in endgames and positions where one side possesses a structural or material advantage. This investigation into a top Grandmasters technical understanding will illuminate difficult parts of the game that many players find elusive. Concepts like the Zone of one mistake are certain to be a revelation to many. Grandmaster Boris Gelfand 

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Grandmaster Preparation - Attack Defence: Games Exercises for Ambitious Players (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. In Attack Defence Jacob Aagaard presents the main principles of how to attack and defend in chess. By carving dynamic chess into separate areas of ability, he gives the reader a clear way to expand his understanding of this vital part of the game. "Playing the violin and learning languages are similar activities - the brain needs a special map for these kinds of activities, so it has to be learned at an early age - due to some brain chemistry stuff, I guess. That ex

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GM Preparation - Strategic Play (miękka okładka)

GM Preparation - Strategic Play (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. In Strategic Play Jacob Aagaard digs deep into the most complex area of chess thinking.  The games and exercises in this book transcend regular chess skills, such as pattern recognition, calculation and positional analysis. Building on the two previous books in the Grandmaster Preparation series, this book challenges the reader to explore the complexities of chess, offering clarity and understanding through Aagaards straightforward approach. Grandmaster Jacob Aagaa

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