Soviet Outcast by Grigory Levenfish (twarda okładka)

Soviet Outcast by Grigory Levenfish (twarda okładka)

Wydanie w twardej okładce.Język angielski, diagramy szachowe.Soviet Outcast - The Life and Games of Grigory LevenfishGrigory Levenfish was twice Soviet Champion and drew a match with the great Botvinnik, yet despite his skills, he was never a favoured son of the Soviet Union. Rejected for selection to key events and the only Soviet grandmaster to be denied a stipend in later life, Levenfish was a Soviet Outcast.Levenfish describes in vivid detail the atmosphere of pre- and post-revolutionary Russia, giving first-hand impressions of some of the most famous names in early-twentieth-century chess, such as Lasker, Rubinstein, Alekhine and Capablanca – all of whom were personally known to him. Some of the stories stay long in the memory: descriptions of the hardships endured by players in the first USSR Championship that took place in the difficult years of the Civil War; of idyllic trips to the Caucasus and Crimea; of grim struggles for survival in the winter of 1941.Soviet Outcast comprises Levenfish#8217;s annotations to 79 of his finest games, translated from his Russian autobiography, plus extensive bonus material including several games compiled from other sources, mostly with annotations by Levenfish himself, as well as a 30-page Afterword by GM Jacob Aagaard. This is the first time Levenfish#8217;s memoir has been published in English.304 pages - Published (hardcover) 30 October 2019Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-086-1Reviews"Levenfish's life story and games are well worth reading about! As always with players of that generation, their early exposure to chess seems so haphazard and lacking in guidance, I find it hard to understand how they became such good players.I enjoyed this book greatly. Levenfish's play makes a very strong impression: dynamic, concrete and not afraid of complications. I'll definitely write a number of his ideas in my thematic notebook!"GM Matthew Sadler, New in Chess"Besides many well-annotated games, Soviet Outcast: The Life and Games of Grigory Levenfish contains his reminiscences including his recollections of playing Alekhine dozens of training games when the future World Champion was on his way up just before World War One. There are many interesting tidbits sprinkled throughout this book including Levenfish#8217;s insights on Rubinstein, Capablanca and Lasker... [This] is a great edition of a book that deserves to be called a classic."IM John Donaldson"Soviet Outcast – the Life and Games of Grigory Levenfish is a modern rendering of Levenfish#8217;s autobiography, bolstered with the inclusion of dozens of other games annotated by his own hand... My bias towards historical works may be showing, but for me, this is another winner from Quality Chess."John Hartmann, USCF (full review)

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Soviet Outcast by Grigory Levenfish (twarda okładka)

Soviet Outcast by Grigory Levenfish (twarda okładka)

Wydanie w twardej okładce. Język angielski, diagramy szachowe. Soviet Outcast - The Life and Games of Grigory Levenfish Grigory Levenfish was twice Soviet Champion and drew a match with the great Botvinnik, yet despite his skills, he was never a favoured son of the Soviet Union. Rejected for selection to key events and the only Soviet grandmaster to be denied a stipend in later life, Levenfish was a Soviet Outcast. Levenfish describes in vivid detail the atmosphere of pre- and post-revolutionary Rus

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Soviet Outcast by Grigory Levenfish (miękka okładka)

Soviet Outcast by Grigory Levenfish (miękka okładka)

Język angielski, diagramy szachowe.Soviet Outcast - The Life and Games of Grigory LevenfishGrigory Levenfish was twice Soviet Champion and drew a match with the great Botvinnik, yet despite his skills, he was never a favoured son of the Soviet Union. Rejected for selection to key events and the only Soviet grandmaster to be denied a stipend in later life, Levenfish was a Soviet Outcast.Levenfish describes in vivid detail the atmosphere of pre- and post-revolutionary Russia, giving first-hand impressions o

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Soviet Chess Strategy by Alexey Suetin (twarda okładka)

Soviet Chess Strategy by Alexey Suetin (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Hardcover edition of SOVIET CHESS STRATEGYThe Soviet Union is history, but its influence on chess is still strongin the 21st century, as a glance at the rating list proves.The late Alexey Suetin was perfectly qualified to reveal the strategicsecrets of the Soviet chess school. Suetin was a strong grandmasterand for many years one of the most respected coaches in Moscow –he guided the ultimate strategist, Tigran Petrosian, to the WorldChampionship, and numbered Vassily

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Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky (twarda okładka)

Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Many of the classics of Soviet chess literature have struggled to see the light of day, but none more so than Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky. The original version of this famous guide to the middlegame was published in 1929 when Romanovsky was Soviet Champion. Romanovsky later decided to update and improve his work. As he finished his work in 1942, World War II was underway and Romanovsky was trapped in the notorious siege of Leningrad. The author bare

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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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Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky (miękka okładka)

Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Many of the classics of Soviet chess literature have struggled to see the light of day, but none more so than Soviet Middlegame Technique by Peter Romanovsky. The original version of this famous guide to the middlegame was published in 1929 when Romanovsky was Soviet Champion. Romanovsky later decided to update and improve his work. As he finished his work in 1942, World War II was underway and Romanovsky was trapped in the notorious siege of Leningrad. The author bare

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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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Python Strategy by Tigran Petrosian (twarda okładka)

Python Strategy by Tigran Petrosian (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Okładka - twarda.Tigran Petrosian is a titan of chess history. All agree he was a genius of strategy, defence and sacrifice, but didn#8217;t he take too many draws? Possibly so, but when Petrosian selected and annotated his best games, that flaw disappeared, leaving only brilliance and profound chess understanding. As Garry Kasparov said: #8220;My games with the 9th World Champion broadened my understanding of chess. Had it not been for these two defeats, I would possi

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Play the Scandinavian by Christian Bauer (twarda okładka)

Play the Scandinavian by Christian Bauer (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Twarda okładka. After one move of the Scandinavian opening, 1.e4 d5, Black decides where the battle will be fought - a significant gain for any competitive player. Grandmaster Christian Bauer is one of the world#8217;s leading experts on the Scandinavian and in this book he reveals the secrets of his over-the-board success. Bauer focuses particularly on 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5, the established main line of the Scandinavian. An understanding of the move order nuances is e

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Playing the Trompowsky by Richard Pert (twarda okładka)

Playing the Trompowsky by Richard Pert (twarda okładka)

 Wersja językowa książki: angielska. Twarda okładka.If like most chess players you have a limited amount of time that you can spend studying, but you still want to push for an advantage with White, then the Trompowsky is a great choice.The Trompowsky, 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5, has not been as deeply investigated as many of the main lines, and it is an attacking opening that is tricky for Black to face. As well as providing an attacking repertoire for White with the ambitious Trompowsky Attack, the author also cover

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The Chess Alchemist by Mikhail Tal and Oleg Stetsko (twarda okładka)

The Chess Alchemist by Mikhail Tal and Oleg Stetsko (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa - angielska. Expected Release (hardcover) Autumn 2021 Mikhail Tal is one of the most celebrated World Champions in chess history, who confounded his opponents and dazzled chess fans around the world. Seemingly breaking every rule in the book, yet also breaking records with his accomplishments, Tal truly was The Chess Alchemist.In this unique book, Oleg Stetsko has compiled 80 of Tal#8217;s most interesting games, as annotated by the Magician himself in a variety of sources, many of which h

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Winning by Nigel Short (twarda okładka)

Winning by Nigel Short (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Twarda okładka.Grandmaster Nigel Short realised that every tournament win has a unique narrative and challenge. In this exceptional chess book, Short discusses eight of his foremost tournament wins, describing the drama with insightful game annotations and entertaining anecdotes. For those wanting to win in chess, this book is the place to start.English GM Nigel Short was one of the most successful chess players of the 1980s and 1990s and was still in the top 100 well

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The Chess Alchemist by Mikhail Tal (twarda okładka)

The Chess Alchemist by Mikhail Tal (twarda okładka)

Książka w angielskiej wersji językowej, twarda okładka. Mikhail Tal is one of the most celebrated World Champions in chess history, who confounded his opponents and dazzled chess fans around the world. Seemingly breaking every rule in the book, yet also breaking records with his accomplishments, Tal truly was The Chess Alchemist.In this unique book, Oleg Stetsko has compiled 80 of Tal#8217;s most interesting games, as annotated by the Magician himself in a variety of sources, many of which have been trans

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The Science of Strategy by Alexander Kotov (twarda okładka)

The Science of Strategy by Alexander Kotov (twarda okładka)

Wydanie w twardej okładce.Język angielski, diagramy szachowe.Chess is a strategically deep game and it is no surprise that players often struggle to find the right strategy over the board. Computers may be able to show a good move in a position, but they can#8217;t explain how it should fit into an overall plan.In The Science of Strategy, Alexander Kotov takes a methodical approach to this mysterious subject, breaking it down into clear themes. He starts with the crucial role of the pawn in chess, before

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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 play

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Grandmaster Repertoire 13 - The Open Spanish by Victor Mikhalevski (twarda okładka)

Grandmaster Repertoire 13 - The Open Spanish by Victor Mikhalevski (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Twarda okładka. The Open Spanish is one of Black#8217;s most direct methods of fighting against the Ruy Lopez. Instead of subjecting himself to the so-called #8220;Spanish torture#8221; of the Closed Ruy Lopez, Black boldly captures the e4-pawn and provokes an early confrontation.Grandmaster Repertoire 13 – The Open Spanish provides a complete repertoire for Black after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6, based on the Open Variation which occurs after 5.0–0 Nxe4. Bla

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