The role of the computer in preparation has grown tremendously and Tukmakov explains how top grandmasters use their ‘Metal Friend’. He warns that professionals should not put too much trust in chess engines and should analyse more deeply themselves.

Club players, on the other hand, should reduce their time in front of the machine to a minimum. Tukmakov explains what amateurs should do in order to arrive at the board well-armed: study the classics, analyse your own games without a computer, and know yourself.

A special chapter is devoted to must-win situations: when the outcome of a tournament, a match or even a whole life depends on a single game. With lots of brilliant examples, inside information and amusing anecdotes, Modern Chess Preparation is not only highly instructive, but also a joy to read.

Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your opponent, and having a sober awareness of your own shortcomings, will pay dividends at any level, from beginners up to World Champions.”

A former Ukrainian champion, Grandmaster Vladimir Tukmakov (born 1946 in Odessa) won many tournaments and came second in three Soviet championships. After his active career he became an esteemed chess coach.

Contents

Foreword

Preparation: the key to victory

Chapter 1 – The Evolution of Preparation

Study the classics

Epilogue to Chapter 1

Chapter 2 – The Computer Era

Analyse your own games – without a computer

Epilogue to Chapter 2

Chapter 3 – Deciding Games

Know yourself

Epilogue to Chapter 3

Index of Players

Game List

Figurine Notation, 286 Seiten, 2012, kartoniert, englisch.

Zustand : Neuwertig