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Positional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games by Israel Gelfer (Paperback, 2003)
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The player with a positional advantage has a better chance at a direct attack, and this complete guide by a grandmaster shows how to develop a more powerful strategic game. Key squares, bad bishops, pawn structures, and other examples appear in ascending difficulty, with cross-references. For players at every level. 495 black-and-white illustrations.
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A dramatic sacrifice might seem like the best way to achieve a dazzling, come-from-behind victory, however, the outcome of most chess matches, depends on the participants' positional skills. The first player to establish a positional advantage gains the best chance of a successful direct attack. This complete guide, written by an Israeli grandmaster, offers valuable insights in developing a more powerful strategic game. It spans a century and a half of international chess, from the era of the legendary Paul Morphy in the 1850s to that of the modern powerhouse Gary Kasparov. The author focuses on common situations arising from practical over-the-board play. Examples - on such themes as key squares, bad bishops, and pawn structures - appear in ascending difficulty, with ample cross-reference. Derived from the author's own coaching manuals, these instructive examples successfully assisted in training Israel's top juniors and the champions of the Israeli women's national team. Chess players at every level will benefit from this opportunity to develop an intuitive grasp of each concept and strengthen their positional play.Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications Inc.
ISBN-139780486419497
eBay Product ID (ePID)90762703
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Book TitlePositional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games
AuthorIsrael Gelfer
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBoard Games
Publication Year2003
Number of Pages224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height214mm
Item Width135mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorIsrael Gelfer
Series TitleDover Chess
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
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- 21 Jul, 2023
Diagrams too small .
The book is good value . Annotation of the positions is a bit sparse .. My main criticism is that the diagrams of the chess positions are too small and I have had to buy a magnifying glass in order to distinguish pawns fron rooks .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
