School Of Future Champions 4: Secrets of Positional Play - Softcover

Dvoretsky, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3283005184 ISBN 13: 9783283005184

Publisher: Edition Olms, 2008

Synopsis

Though first expounded by Nimzowitsch, Mark Dvoretsky and his pupil have brilliantly developed the strategy of prophylaxis. This hands-on guide explains all of the details and uses of the prophylaxis concept. Specifically, the art of positional play is explained in terms of planning, maneuvering, studying typical positions, and using deep strategy in grandmaster games.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Dvoretsky is regarded as the leading chess coach in the world, and in this series of books he reveals the training methods that have transformed so many of his pupils into champions. This first title is devoted to the endgame and examines a wide range of positions, taken mainly from games of the author’s pupils. The comments are packed with practical advice and special test positions and frequent questions ensure that the reader’s participation in the book is an active one.

Edition details

• Publisher: Edition Olms
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3283005184
• ISBN 13: 9783283005184
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240