
Logical Chess: Move By Move
The classic No. 1 chess bestseller
Irving Chernev(Author)
Batsford (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 15. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7134-8464-9 (ISBN)
Available immediately
Description
Having learnt the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve?
In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.
Chernev thoughtfully explains the decision-making process and contextual meaning behind each move as it's made. This makes it easy to follow along and reap the rewards of his wisdom, assimilating what makes a bad move, a good move, or a winning move.
Learn how to strengthen your abilities through the power of positional play, and how to appreciate the consequences of actions made or not made on the board, with this enduring bestseller from one of history's most highly regarded chess writers, passed down from generation to generation of players as one of the greatest chess texts of all time.
In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.
Chernev thoughtfully explains the decision-making process and contextual meaning behind each move as it's made. This makes it easy to follow along and reap the rewards of his wisdom, assimilating what makes a bad move, a good move, or a winning move.
Learn how to strengthen your abilities through the power of positional play, and how to appreciate the consequences of actions made or not made on the board, with this enduring bestseller from one of history's most highly regarded chess writers, passed down from generation to generation of players as one of the greatest chess texts of all time.
Reviews / Votes
'This is an excellent collection of GM games with an explanation of every move which should help you learn how to think at the board.' English Chess Federation 'This is an excellent collection of GM games with an explanation of every move which should help you learn how to think at the board.' * English Chess Federation *More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7134-8464-9 (9780713484649)
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Irving Chernev (1900-1981) was a Russian-American chess author who wrote over 20 books, including the bestselling Invitation to Chess and Logical Chess: Move By Move (ISBN: 9780713484649).