Thinkers publishing dez 2024 (6 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A Fearless, Dangerous Chess Opening for Black! Step into the world of high-level, aggressive chess with the much anticipated Second Revised and Extended Edition of the Benoni by Milos Pavlovic. This updated volume takes you deeper into the strategies and tactics of one of the most daring defenses in chess. The Benoni, known for its bold imbalance and sharp counterattacking potential, is the weapon of choice for players looking to challenge White from the very start. This expanded edition not only revisits the fundamental ideas of this opening but also introduces cutting-edge theory, new variations, and insightful commentary from top-level play.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 365 Steps to Advanced Tactical Mastery has a practical approach with a focus on advanced tactics.This book helps to eliminate hours of game study and provides bite-sized lessons and tasks that you can implement each day to improve your chess game over the course of a year. We've collected an array of typical positions and situations that are frequently seen on the board so that you can better anticipate common mistakes, as well as teach you how you can exploit your opponent's mistakes. If you make 5-10 minutes of chess study a daily habit, you will improve your chess game and your 'chess brain' by opening your mind to planning and moves you wouldn't otherwise see on the chess board.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Sicilian Scheveningen Defense is a highly respected and flexible variation of the Sicilian Defense, characterized by the pawn structure Black adopts with pawns on e6 and d6. It arises after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6. This setup allows Black to maintain a solid central presence while keeping options open for dynamic counterplay.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A relative blind spot of chess history relates to the World Junior Chess Championships. Conceived in 1951 in Birmingham, the competition is between players, who are not yet 20 years old, gradually established itself as an important part of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) calendar. The first world class player to win the tournament was Boris Spassky in 1955. In the same year he qualified at the Interzonal Tournament in Gothenburg for the Candidates Tournament in 1956. He went on to become world champion in 1969 but famously lost his title to Bobby Fischer in 1972 in the match of the century in Reykjavík.In this book, the Belgian chess historian Henri Serruys traces back how Spassky became the first Soviet World Junior Chess Champion in Antwerp 1955. Endowed with recently discovered original material from the tournament organizer, the Belgian youth chess leader Hendrik Baelen, he paints a very colorful picture of this sparkling event. How to finance the event from private donors Where to accommodate the players (and their seconds, mostly from Eastern European countries) Would the favorites come through the preliminary rounds Moreover, Serruys digs into contemporary sources and contacted all the participants, in so far as they are still alive. By combining these three main sources (papers from Baelen, contemporary journals and testimony of participants), Henri creates an authentic account of this milestone for both FIDE and the development of international youth chess. Moreover, he presents the key games of the tournament and unearthed a couple of hitherto unknown games of Spassky. Finally, he pays a well-deserved tribute to Hendrik Baelen and thus puts him on the map of chess history! The original research conducted for this book contributes greatly to the history of FIDE and Belgian chess alike. Let us lift the curtain for Spassky at the age of 18 years.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Chess has evolved significantly over the past few years. Talented teenagers are playing better than ever, top players possess even deeper theoretical knowledge and make fewer mistakes, and preparation now demands more time and energy. Consequently, winning against strong opponents has become increasingly challenging. This has taught us that players need to manage their energy levels carefully. Most of the advice in this book remains applicable even when you are tired, though in such cases, it's usually better to play more solidly if you're primarily aiming for a good result. That said, results aren't everything. Interesting games are also important, and we are excited to share them with you in this epic book.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book is, in one way, a biography of Folke Rogard, focusing mostly on his roles as FIDE President and organizer of modern chess. However, it only briefly discusses the other facets of his life as a father, husband, lawyer, businessman, and in private. The portrayal of Rogard primarily centers on his organization of chess and his presidency of FIDE, a position he held for more than two decades. Being in that genre, it aims to capture his personalitywhat his driving forces were and the constraints that held him back.…