The Russian Endgame Handbook

The Russian Endgame Handbook

An old Soviet quip has it that Western amateurs #8220;play the opening like grandmasters, the middlegame like experts, and the endgame like beginners.#8221; Soviet-trained players would fearlessly steer the game toward the final phase, confident of their superior endgame skill. Ilya Rabinovich#8217;s Russian Endgame Manual is a major reason for this.Rabinovich raises the beginner#8217;s understanding of the endgame to a sophisticated level, starting with elementary checkmates and then moving on to the principles for handling complex endgames and advanced concepts in king-and-pawn endings, such as the theory of corresponding squares. The author pays special attention to frequently neglected endgame themes such as rook vs. pawns, rook vs. a minor piece, and queen vs. rook.First published in 1927 and updated in 1938, this classic work – featuring more than four hundred instructive endings and over three hundred exercises for self-study – served a generation of players at the height of the Soviet School#8217;s dominance. Mongoose Press now makes it available to the English-speaking public for the first time. About the AuthorIlya Rabinovich (1891-1942) was an early Soviet master from Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). A five-time city champion, he tied for first place in the 1934/35 USSR Championship and was the first Soviet player to compete outside the Soviet Union, placing seventh at Baden-Baden, 1925.

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The Russian Endgame Handbook

The Russian Endgame Handbook

An old Soviet quip has it that Western amateurs play the opening like grandmasters, the middlegame like experts, and the endgame like beginners. Soviet-trained players would fearlessly steer the game toward the final phase, confident of their superior endgame skill. Ilya Rabinovichs Russian Endgame Manual is a major reason for this. Rabinovich raises the beginners understanding of the endgame to a sophisticated level, starting with elementary checkmates and then moving on to the principles for handling c

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Endgame Strategy - M. Shereshevsky

Endgame Strategy - M. Shereshevsky

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Chess Blueprints: Planning in the Middlegame

Chess Blueprints: Planning in the Middlegame

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

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100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know: Recognize Key Moves Motifs and Avoid Typical Errors - Jesus de la Villa Garcia

100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know: Recognize Key Moves Motifs and Avoid Typical Errors - Jesus de la Villa Garcia

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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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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 and guidelines

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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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Nowoczesne końcówki - Aleksander Bielawski, Adrian Michalczyszyn (wydanie drugie)

Nowoczesne końcówki - Aleksander Bielawski, Adrian Michalczyszyn (wydanie drugie)

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Playing the Grunfeld by Alexey Kovalchuk (twarda okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska.Playing the Grunfeld by Alexey KovalchukThe Grünfeld Defence is well known to be one of Black#8217;s best and most challenging responses to 1.d4, and has long been a favourite choice of elite players including Kasparov, Svidler, Caruana, Vachier-Lagrave and many more. As with many openings, however, it can be difficult to navigate the ever-expanding jungle of games and theory.Playing the Grünfeld offers an ideal solution for practical players. Alexey Kovalchuk is a youn

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Playing the Grunfeld by Alexey Kovalchuk (miękka okładka)

Playing the Grunfeld by Alexey Kovalchuk (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska.Playing the Grunfeld by Alexey KovalchukThe Grünfeld Defence is well known to be one of Black#8217;s best and most challenging responses to 1.d4, and has long been a favourite choice of elite players including Kasparov, Svidler, Caruana, Vachier-Lagrave and many more. As with many openings, however, it can be difficult to navigate the ever-expanding jungle of games and theory.Playing the Grünfeld offers an ideal solution for practical players. Alexey Kovalchuk is a youn

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Speed Demon by Dmitry KRYAKVIN

Speed Demon by Dmitry KRYAKVIN

Okładka: miękkaWersja językowa: angielskaIlość stron: 224Almost as fascinating as chess is the community of chess players. In every major city in the world, you are guaranteed to meet interesting people when you walk into a local chess club or chess cafe. This book pays tribute to one of those characters who gave colour to the chess world, the Russian grandmaster Alexey Vyzhmanavin.The best chance to bump into Vyzhmanavin in the 1980s and early 1990s was in Sokolniki park in Moscow, playing blitz. You cou

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Python Strategy by Tigran Petrosian (miękka okładka)

Python Strategy by Tigran Petrosian (miękka okładka)

Wersja językowa książki - angielska. Okładka - miękka.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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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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The Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis (twarda okładka)

The Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis (twarda okładka)

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