Better Chess for Average PlayersClear, straightforward guide by noted expert coaches readers through fundamentals of attacking and positional play, as well as how to approach the endgame. Crucial processes of assessing positions and choosing moves are examined in depth; also, how to cope with difficult positions and time-trouble. 384 diagrams. |
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a b c d e f g h advance backward pawn bcdefg better bishop black king Black played Black resigned Black to move blockade bxc3 Bxc6 Bxe5 Bxf6 Bxf7+ candidate moves capture castle centre checkmate chess connected passed pawns counter-play cxd5 d4 cxd4 defence diagram doubled pawn draw dxe5 e-pawn endgame endgame studies ending enemy king enemy pawns Eugene Znosko-Borovsky example exchange sacrifice exd5 exf5 extra pawn fianchettoed force fxe5 fxe6 Gambit grandmaster half-open files Harry isolated pawn Johnny knight look lose mating attack middle-game minor pieces move h Nbd7 Nf3 Nc6 Nxd5 Nxe4 Nxe5 Nxg6 opponent opponent's passed pawn pawn majority pawn structure perpetual check players position Q-side Q-side pawns reply rook Rxc1 Rxd5 Sicilian Defence sometimes square tactical target threatening threats tournament Unit variations white king White played White to move White wins zugzwang ضو 土生 土生土
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Page 9 - Hollis, who read an early draft of the book and made a number of helpful suggestions.