Move by Move provides an ideal platform to study chess. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to improve your chess skills and knowledge.

An essential guide to chess strategy

Important ideas absorbed by continued practice

Uses an ideal approach to chess study

Inhalt:

3 About the Author

6 Bibliography

7 Introduction

9 1. Central Control

57 2. Looking After the King

101 3. Decisive Development

130 4. Classic Pawn Structures and Play

181 5. Holes, Outposts and Weak Squares

218 6. Improving the Worst Piece

254 7. The Initiative

288 8. Prophylaxis and Overprotection

311 9. Evaluating Positions

339 10. Winning Won Positions

367 11. Defensive Resourcefulness

402 12. Chess Psychology and Practical Tips

412 Index of Openings

413 Index of Games

415 Seiten, englisch, kartoniert, 1. Auflage 2013.