Questions of Modern Chess Theory by Isaac Lipnitsky (miękka okładka)

Questions of Modern Chess Theory by Isaac Lipnitsky (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Questions of Modern Chess Theory is the lost masterpiece of Soviet chess literature. It was written by a 2-time Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956. Russian experts say it is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century, yet it was never published in English.Isaac Lipnitsky was a major player on the Soviet chess scene just after World War Two, strong enough to take the scalps of Keres, Smyslov and Petrosian. He would no doubt have been a household name had he not tragically passed away at a young age in 1959.The missing link between Nimzowitsch#8217;s My System and chess today, updated for the 21st century.Publication Date 9 September 2008ISBN: 978-1-906552-03-9 - 232 pagesReviews "Quality Chess also published some of the Soviet classic chess books, recommended for tournament players... Isaac Lipnitsky's Questions of Modern Chess Theory was widely read by players of my generation, including Bobby Fischer. In the original version from 1956, the Ragozin variation of the Queen's Gambit found its way into Fischer's repertoire. It is not included, but the book gives many great examples of dynamic opening play."GM Lubomir Kavalek, Huffington Post "Highly Recommended." (full review)IM John Donaldson"If it was important enough for Botvinnik and Fischer to hold dear, this reviewer would suggest, without reservation, that this book still belongs in every serious player#8217;s library fifty years later." (full review)Steve Goldberg, ChessCafe"Questions of Modern Chess Theory is without doubt one of the best chess books of all time. ... The book is full of clear, easily understandable examples, written by someone who doesn't make a fuss of words and is able to explain chess in a crystal-clear style." (full review)ChessVibes.com"Even 50 years later this work is still a masterpiece!"John Elburg"This superb book had a high reputation in the Soviet Union, and with good reason... it is definitely book of the month, and very likely book of the year." Bernard Cafferty, British Chess Magazine"The author doesn't need many pages of tiresome exposition to make his point. He explains complicated chess theory in no time with excellent game examples and clear and logical language." Martin Rieger, Europa RochadeDiscussion at ChessPub.com: Questions of Modern Chess StrategyNominated for Book of the Year by the GuardianISBN: 9781906552039 - 232 pages - 9 September 2008

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Questions of Modern Chess Theory by Isaac Lipnitsky (miękka okładka)

Questions of Modern Chess Theory by Isaac Lipnitsky (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska.   Questions of Modern Chess Theory is the lost masterpiece of Soviet chess literature. It was written by a 2-time Ukrainian Champion, and published in the Soviet Union in 1956. Russian experts say it is one of the most influential chess books of the 20th century, yet it was never published in English. Isaac Lipnitsky was a major player on the Soviet chess scene just after World War Two, strong enough to take the scalps of Keres, Smyslov and Petrosian. He would no

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Grandmaster Repertoire 12 - The Modern Benoni by Marian Petrov (miękka okładka)

Grandmaster Repertoire 12 - The Modern Benoni by Marian Petrov (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Miękka okładka. Grandmaster Repertoire 12 - The Modern Benoni by Marian PetrovThe Modern Benoni arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6. It leads to unbalanced structures and exciting play, so it has naturally been a favourite of ambitious attacking players such as Tal, Fischer and, more recently, Topalov, Ivanchuk and Gashimov.The Modern Benoni is a bold answer to 1.d4 and GM Marian Petrov shows it is possible to play this line confidently without memorizing extreme lev

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Tiger's Modern by Tiger Hillarp Persson (miękka okładka)

Tiger's Modern by Tiger Hillarp Persson (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Miękka okładka. In modern chess it is often difficult to be creative in the opening, but in this book Tiger Hillarp Persson shows it can be done. Tiger presents his own favourite line against 1.e4: the Modern Defence with …a6. With the laid-back approach he brings both to the game of chess and life in general, he covers White#8217;s various replies to his system, with a repertoire based on understand­ing, typical reactions, and interesting games, rather than theory to

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My System by Aron Nimzowitsch (miękka okładka)

My System by Aron Nimzowitsch (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Aron Nimzowitsch was one of the greatest chess players of the 1920s and 1930s, ranked just behind the famous World Champions Alekhine and Capablanca. His reputation as an author is higher still.My System is at the top of a very short list of chess classics. Nimzowitsch#8217;s ideas have had a profound influence on modern chess thinking. Most chess masters will at some point have studied Nimzowitsch#8217;s work, and not to have read My System is by many regarded as a sh

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Chess Praxis by Aron Nimzowitsch (miękka okładka)

Chess Praxis by Aron Nimzowitsch (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Chess Praxis is a superb collection of Aron Nimzowitsch#8217;s best games annotated by the great man himself, but it is even more than that. Nimzowitsch and his hypermodern ideas had a huge influence on modern chess thinking. Nimzowitsch first expounded his views in My System. In his follow-up Chess Praxis he demonstrated and explained how his concepts worked in his own games.This is a completely new translation of Nimzowitsch#8217;s classic work, which will allow the

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The Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis (miękka okładka)

The Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis (miękka okładka)

Książka wydana w języku angielskim. Miękka okładka.Ilya Maizelis#8217;s masterpiece is the definitive introduction to the game of chess. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including arguably the two greatest players of all time, the 12th and 13th World Champions.In the original Russian, this landmark work is simply called #8220;Chess#8221; – no other explanation was considered necessary. The Soviet Chess Primer is a modern English translation of Maizelis#8217;s witty introduction

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My System by Aron Nimzowitsch (twarda okładka)

My System by Aron Nimzowitsch (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Aron Nimzowitsch was one of the greatest chess players of the 1920s and 1930s, ranked just behind the famous World Champions Alekhine and Capablanca. His reputation as an author is higher still.My System is at the top of a very short list of chess classics. Nimzowitsch#8217;s ideas have had a profound influence on modern chess thinking. Most chess masters will at some point have studied Nimzowitsch#8217;s work, and not to have read My System is by many regarded as a sh

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Dutch Sidelines by Mihail Marin (miękka okładka)

Dutch Sidelines by Mihail Marin (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Miękka okładka.The Dutch is one Black#8217;s most ambitious replies to 1.d4, as with 1...f5 Black creates asymmetrical and richly complex play. Mihail Marin is the ideal author to explain both the strategic ideas and the latest theory.Dutch Sidelines covers lines where White does not fianchetto his king#8217;s bishop. These include 1.d4 f5 2.c4 lines, as well as Anti-Dutch options such as 2.Bg5, 2.Nc3 and various gambits. In addition, the author offers extensive guidan

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Leningrad Dutch by Mihail Marin (miękka okładka)

Leningrad Dutch by Mihail Marin (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Miękka okładka.The Dutch is renowned as a fighting weapon against 1.d4, as 1...f5 immediately sets up an unbalanced struggle. Then Black#8217;s kingside fianchetto, which defines the Leningrad Dutch, allows pawn-storming play in similar style to the King#8217;s Indian Defence. Mihail Marin is the ideal author to explain both the strategic ideas and the latest theory.Leningrad Dutch covers lines where White also fianchettoes his king#8217;s bishop – these lines are the

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Chess Structures - A Grandmaster Guide by Mauricio Flores Rios (miękka okładka)

Chess Structures - A Grandmaster Guide by Mauricio Flores Rios (miękka okładka)

Książka wydana w języku angielskim, miękka okładka.Mauricio Flores Rios provides an in-depth study of the 28 most common structures in chess practice. In Chess Structures – A Grandmaster Guide you will find:*Carefully selected model games showing each structure#8217;s main plans and ideas*Strategic patterns to observe and typical pitfalls to avoid*50 positional exercises with detailed solutionsGM Axel Bachmann from the Foreword:#8220;Chess Structures – A Grandmaster Guide is an excellent selection of mode

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Analyzing the Chess Mind by Boris Gulko and Dr. Joel R. Sneed (twarda okładka)

Analyzing the Chess Mind by Boris Gulko and Dr. Joel R. Sneed (twarda okładka)

Książka w języku angielskim, twarda okładka. Analyzing the Chess Mind is an exploration of psychology in chess. Psychology affects the chess moves we make, as the authors entertainingly illustrate in expertly annotated examples, but our personal chess psychology is not fixed. We can improve our chess psychology, and the authors show how.To write about chess psychology, the ideal authors would have world-class chess skills and advanced professional qualifications in psychology, so GM Boris Gulko and Dr Joe

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The Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis (twarda okładka)

The Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis (twarda okładka)

Książka wydana w języku angielskim. Twarda okładka.Ilya Maizelis#8217;s masterpiece is the definitive introduction to the game of chess. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including arguably the two greatest players of all time, the 12th and 13th World Champions.In the original Russian, this landmark work is simply called #8220;Chess#8221; – no other explanation was considered necessary. The Soviet Chess Primer is a modern English translation of Maizelis#8217;s witty introduction

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Street Smart Chess by Axel Smith (twarda okładka)

Street Smart Chess by Axel Smith (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Twarda okładka.Street Smart Chess is an expert guide to scoring more points at the chessboard. When does it pay off to play hard for a win? Or safe for a draw? And how do you adapt your playing style accordingly?GM Axel Smith answers these questions, and more, by using a world-class player as a model for each chapter. Learn how Magnus Carlsen grinds out wins from level positions; how David Navara beats lower-rated opponents, and how Baskaran Adhiban beats higher-rated

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Chess for Kids and Parents by Heinz Brunthaler (miękka okładka)

Chess for Kids and Parents by Heinz Brunthaler (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. It is widely accepted that learning chess has a very positive effect on children. Many parents want to help their children to study chess, but don#8217;t know how to do it. This book is the solution. It is a practical handbook that teaches the mysteries of chess with a light touch.All rules and aspects of the game are covered. This book will help children progress from absolute beginners to playing in tournaments.Heinz Brunthaler has his background in business. For the

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Learn from the Legends 3rd edition by Mihail Marin (twarda okładka)

Learn from the Legends 3rd edition by Mihail Marin (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielskaLearn from the Legends is a modern classic. ChessCafe chose it as their Book of the Year and IM Jeremy Silman went even further when he wrote: #8220;I can#8217;t recall having seen a better book in the last two decades.#8221; Ten years after the original publication, Quality Chess is proud to offer a revised hardback edition with a new chapter on the latest chess legend, Magnus Carlsen.Mihail Marin examines and explains the ideas of the legends who shaped modern chess. T

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The Cutting Edge 2 - Sicilian Najdorf 6.Be3 by Milos Pavlovic (miękka okładka)

The Cutting Edge 2 - Sicilian Najdorf 6.Be3 by Milos Pavlovic (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Miękka okładka. This book is part of a new series from Quality Chess examining the cuttingedge of opening theory. The idea is to identify the most importanttheoretical battlegrounds and then analyse as deeply as possible in search ofimprovements. Thus the reader will be ahead of the current state-of-the-art,rather than lagging behind trying to memorize old games.The Cutting Edge 2 considers the Sicilian Najdorf – a favourite opening ofambitious players at every level.

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