Chess Training Pocket Book II
320 Key Positions for players of all levels
Published on 31. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-889323-17-6 (ISBN)
Description
Chess Training Pocket Book II is a sequel to the best-selling Chess Training Pocket Book: 300 Most Important Positions and Ideas. In the same tradition, this follow-up volume will save you years of hit-and-miss reading and sporadic improvement because it gathers together for you the crucial, game-winning knowledge in one easy-to-carry book.
It will test, train, and sharpen your thinking skills. Each carefully chosen position offers a crucial building block in your chess knowledge.
It will test, train, and sharpen your thinking skills. Each carefully chosen position offers a crucial building block in your chess knowledge.
Reviews / Votes
"Lev Alburt is a brilliant teacher, and his books capture that brilliance!" -- Charles Murray, author of Human Accomplishment "Amazing! Pocket Book contains all the essential knowledge!" -- GM Boris Gulko, former U.S. and U.S.S.R. ChampionMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
324 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 124 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-889323-17-6 (9781889323176)
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Additional editions
E-Book
08/2015
Chess Information & Research Institute
€18.49
Available for download
Persons
International Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York. New Yorker Al Lawrence is one of the most popular modern chess authors. A former high school and college teacher with advanced degrees in instructional techniques, he specializes in applying modern teaching theory to chess. He is also a recipient of the Chess Journalist of the Year award.