Chess Logic in Practice (Paperback)

Erik Kislik

ISBN 10: 1911465309 / ISBN 13: 9781911465300

Published by Gambit Publications Ltd, London, 2019

About this Item

Paperback. Chess-players understand that it is vital to play logically, but often lack the methods needed to do so. In this book, renowned trainer Erik Kislik presents a wide range of specific concepts that will help them succeed. These include positional techniques, thinking methods, and modes of play to adopt when either better or worse.Just the list of chapter titles shows how original Kislik's presentation is. They include:Painfully Slow MovesFocal PointsReciprocal LogicFighting against Centralized PiecesWhen Playing a Bad Move Wins a Good GameA Chronically Weak KingThroughout, the discussion is illustrated by a mass of examples from both recent elite chess and the play of Kislik and his students, showing how his themes cut across all levels of chess. After the book's two main sections - Thinking Concepts and Positional Concepts - comes a section of exercises, again with a strikingly original theme: our task is simply to assess each position. In a follow-up to his best-seller Applying Logic in Chess, Kislik presents a wide range of specific concepts, positional techniques and thinking methods that will help readers play more logical and successful chess. The author has worked with many leading grandmasters, including assisting World Champion Magnus Carlsen with his opening preparation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chess Logic in Practice (Paperback)
• Publisher: Gambit Publications Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911465309
• ISBN 13: 9781911465300
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Chess-players understand that it is vital to play logically, but often lack the methods needed to do so. In this book, renowned trainer Erik Kislik presents a wide range of specific concepts that will help them succeed. These include positional techniques, thinking methods, and modes of play to adopt when either better or worse.

Just the list of chapter titles shows how original Kislik’s presentation is. They include:

• Painfully Slow Moves
• Focal Points
• Reciprocal Logic
• Fighting against Centralized Pieces
• When Playing a Bad Move Wins a Good Game
• A Chronically Weak King

Throughout, the discussion is illustrated by a mass of examples from both recent elite chess and the play of Kislik and his students, showing how his themes cut across all levels of chess. After the book’s two main sections – Thinking Concepts and Positional Concepts – comes a section of exercises, again with a strikingly original theme: our task is simply to assess each position.

About the Author

Erik Kislik is an International Master originally from California who lives in Budapest. He is an expert in computer chess and one of the most in-demand chess trainers on ICC. He has coached many grandmasters and assisted a number of elite players with their opening preparation. His previous book for Gambit, Applying Logic in Chess, has been widely praised.