The Modern Chess Self-Tutor (Cadogan Chess)

David Bronstein

ISBN 10: 1857441362 / ISBN 13: 9781857441369

Published by Cadogan Chess, 1999

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Cadogan Chess Cadogan Chess The Modern Chess Self-Tutor (VG+) Manufacturer: Cadogan Chess Product Line: Cadogan Chess Type: Softcover Copyright Date: 1995 Author: David Bronstein Page Count: 150 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: This book by Grandmaster David Bronstein, one of the most original and influential players of the post-war period, is not a self-tutor in the conventional sense, where the basics of opening, middlegame and endgame play are drily explained. Instead, the author engages in a frank conversation with the reader, discussing how strong players decide on their moves, and covering topics such as: A shelter for the king The deployment of the pieces and pawns Attack and defence The strengths and weaknesses of a position .and much more A full list of David Bronstein's chess achievements would run to several pages. Suffice it to say that he once drew a match for the World Championship, was twice Soviet Champion, and has won numerous international tournaments around the world. He remains an active player and is a popular guest on the European circuit, where his uncompromising and creative approach still wins many friends.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Modern Chess Self-Tutor (Cadogan Chess)
• Publisher: Cadogan Chess
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857441362
• ISBN 13: 9781857441369
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book by Grandmaster David Bronstein, one of the most original and influential players of the post-war period, is not a self-tutor in the conventional sense, where the basics of opening, middlegame and endgame play are drily explained. Instead, the author engages in a frank conversation with the reader, discussing how strong players decide on their moves

About the Author

David Bronstein has been playing chess for over 50 years at the top-level. He has proposed and introduced many new and original ideas. Ken Neat has translated and edited numerous Russian books for Everyman and its predecessors, Pergamon and Cadogan, has played chess at many levels including the British Championships Bronstein has also written the highly acclaimed Sorcerer¿sApprentice and Modern Chess Self-Tutor