Elements of Positional Evaluation: How Chess Pieces Get Their Power

Heisman, Dan

ISBN 10: 0945470770 / ISBN 13: 9780945470779

Published by Chess Enterprises, 1999

About this Item

Signed and inscribed by the author. Revised, 1999 edition. Clean copy with some mild shelf wear to the covers.

Seller Inventory # 008151

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Positional Evaluation: How Chess Pieces Get Their Power
• Publisher: Chess Enterprises
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0945470770
• ISBN 13: 9780945470779
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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Synopsis

How chess pieces get their power. Big seller. This book is a true rarity, one with original insight into the authenic principles of the ancient game of chess. The author imparts understanding how to analyze chess positions. The reader will come away with a much better understanding of the real elements of strengths and weaknesses on the chess board.

About the Author

The author started playing chess at the age of 16 and was soon on the U.S. Chess Federation's "Top 25 under Age 21" list. He attended CalTech and Penn State University, receiving a Master's degree in Engineering Science. He has written other books and articles for various magazines, including Chess Life.