Chess Strategy in Action

Watson, John

ISBN 10: 1901983692 / ISBN 13: 9781901983692

Published by Gambit Publications, London, 2002

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Soft-cover first printing in chess photo illustrated wraps has minor shelf-wear, front cover beginning to curl, tight, bright, and unmarked. A nice copy of this comprehensive study.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chess Strategy in Action
• Publisher: Gambit Publications, London
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1901983692
• ISBN 13: 9781901983692
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

VOTED 2003 BOOK OF THE YEAR BY READERS OF CHESSCAFE

John Watson fleshes out the theory presented to enormous acclaim in Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy and extends it into new areas. He illustrates the modern practice of chess with many examples from imaginative players such as Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand, Ivanchuk and tempestuous innovators such as Shirov and Morozevich. In Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy, Watson broke new ground by describing the developments in chess strategy since the time of Nimzowitsch. He explained how modern players are more willing than their predecessors to favour dynamic considerations over static ones, and how they have increasingly transcended the limiting 'rules' which influenced play in earlier times. The dominant results of Garry Kasparov and the rise of a new generation of supergrandmasters testify to the effectiveness of this dynamic and open-minded philosophy which has enriched modern chess. Those who enjoyed Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy will welcome the clarification of important concepts. Chess Strategy in Action can also be read on its own as an outstanding collection of modern games with thoughtful and enlightening annotations.

About the Author

International Master John Watson is one of the world's most respected writers on chess. In 1999, Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy, Watson's first book for Gambit, won the British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award and the United States Chess Federation Fred Cramer Award for Best Book. His pupils include the 1997 World Junior Champion, Tal Shaked.