Article Number
LEBRITAOT
Author
The Art of Triangulation
69 pages, paperback, Chess Enterprises, 1. edition 1999
Discontinued
Robert Brieger, well known author and chess problem specialist of Houston, Texas, presents a valuable book on the endgame technique of losing a move through triangulation to place the opponent in a position in which he must make an undesirable move, weakening his position. Brieger has called the result a squeeze position. He has coined this term to differentiate the process which has frequently been erroneously called zugzwang. He carefully elaborates on the difference between the two concepts to help the reader properly handle the endgame, and naturally win more games as a result. Sixty positions clearly illustrate the concepts to ensure that the reader obtains the maximum benefits from studying the book. Many of the diagrammed positions contain brilliant chess play which also entertains any chess player.
Introduction
There are several reasons for writing this chess book:
To entertain and challenge the reader to solve the sixty beautiful and artistic endings.
To teach the player to use triangulation and win more games. Sometimes, having to move is a serious disadvantage. However, with a waiting move you may place this burden on your adversary. In this book, I will call such positions where the opponent is compelled to move and weaken his position, a Squeeze.
Finally, I have written this book to explain to the chess world the difference between a Squeeze and a Zugzwang, a term which is often misused. If a player is in Zugzwang, then the player doesn't have a useful move. However, to assume that the converse is a Zugzwang is a fundamental error in logic. Simply because a player does not have a useful move, does not mean he is in Zugzwang! Yet one master published this false definition: "If the player doesn't have a useful move the player is in zugzwang." It will be the intent of this author to point out this logical error as it has appeared in the literature and to substitute a more precise term to situations where a player is forced into a position where he doesn't have a useful move. The reader will find that here such situations will be called a Squeeze, wherein a player finds himself in a position in which he is compelled to move, and by so doing seriously weakens his position.
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A zugzwang exists when either player to move loses! The evil burden is reciprocal. However, in situations where a player is systematically deprived of suitable moves so that he is forced finally to make a clearly losing move we have a squeeze. The squeezing player utilizes a waiting move that shifts the burden back onto the player being squeezed. And there is a crucial difference between a squeeze and a zugzwang, where no matter who has the move the burden is lethal!
Introduction
There are several reasons for writing this chess book:
To entertain and challenge the reader to solve the sixty beautiful and artistic endings.
To teach the player to use triangulation and win more games. Sometimes, having to move is a serious disadvantage. However, with a waiting move you may place this burden on your adversary. In this book, I will call such positions where the opponent is compelled to move and weaken his position, a Squeeze.
Finally, I have written this book to explain to the chess world the difference between a Squeeze and a Zugzwang, a term which is often misused. If a player is in Zugzwang, then the player doesn't have a useful move. However, to assume that the converse is a Zugzwang is a fundamental error in logic. Simply because a player does not have a useful move, does not mean he is in Zugzwang! Yet one master published this false definition: "If the player doesn't have a useful move the player is in zugzwang." It will be the intent of this author to point out this logical error as it has appeared in the literature and to substitute a more precise term to situations where a player is forced into a position where he doesn't have a useful move. The reader will find that here such situations will be called a Squeeze, wherein a player finds himself in a position in which he is compelled to move, and by so doing seriously weakens his position.
...
A zugzwang exists when either player to move loses! The evil burden is reciprocal. However, in situations where a player is systematically deprived of suitable moves so that he is forced finally to make a clearly losing move we have a squeeze. The squeezing player utilizes a waiting move that shifts the burden back onto the player being squeezed. And there is a crucial difference between a squeeze and a zugzwang, where no matter who has the move the burden is lethal!
Robert Brieger, well known author and chess problem specialist of Houston, Texas, presents a valuable book on the endgame technique of losing a move through triangulation to place the opponent in a position in which he must make an undesirable move, weakening his position. Brieger has called the result a squeeze position. He has coined this term to differentiate the process which has frequently been erroneously called zugzwang. He carefully elaborates on the difference between the two concepts to help the reader properly handle the endgame, and naturally win more games as a result. Sixty positions clearly illustrate the concepts to ensure that the reader obtains the maximum benefits from studying the book. Many of the diagrammed positions contain brilliant chess play which also entertains any chess player.
Introduction
There are several reasons for writing this chess book:
To entertain and challenge the reader to solve the sixty beautiful and artistic endings.
To teach the player to use triangulation and win more games. Sometimes, having to move is a serious disadvantage. However, with a waiting move you may place this burden on your adversary. In this book, I will call such positions where the opponent is compelled to move and weaken his position, a Squeeze.
Finally, I have written this book to explain to the chess world the difference between a Squeeze and a Zugzwang, a term which is often misused. If a player is in Zugzwang, then the player doesn't have a useful move. However, to assume that the converse is a Zugzwang is a fundamental error in logic. Simply because a player does not have a useful move, does not mean he is in Zugzwang! Yet one master published this false definition: "If the player doesn't have a useful move the player is in zugzwang." It will be the intent of this author to point out this logical error as it has appeared in the literature and to substitute a more precise term to situations where a player is forced into a position where he doesn't have a useful move. The reader will find that here such situations will be called a Squeeze, wherein a player finds himself in a position in which he is compelled to move, and by so doing seriously weakens his position.
...
A zugzwang exists when either player to move loses! The evil burden is reciprocal. However, in situations where a player is systematically deprived of suitable moves so that he is forced finally to make a clearly losing move we have a squeeze. The squeezing player utilizes a waiting move that shifts the burden back onto the player being squeezed. And there is a crucial difference between a squeeze and a zugzwang, where no matter who has the move the burden is lethal!
Introduction
There are several reasons for writing this chess book:
To entertain and challenge the reader to solve the sixty beautiful and artistic endings.
To teach the player to use triangulation and win more games. Sometimes, having to move is a serious disadvantage. However, with a waiting move you may place this burden on your adversary. In this book, I will call such positions where the opponent is compelled to move and weaken his position, a Squeeze.
Finally, I have written this book to explain to the chess world the difference between a Squeeze and a Zugzwang, a term which is often misused. If a player is in Zugzwang, then the player doesn't have a useful move. However, to assume that the converse is a Zugzwang is a fundamental error in logic. Simply because a player does not have a useful move, does not mean he is in Zugzwang! Yet one master published this false definition: "If the player doesn't have a useful move the player is in zugzwang." It will be the intent of this author to point out this logical error as it has appeared in the literature and to substitute a more precise term to situations where a player is forced into a position where he doesn't have a useful move. The reader will find that here such situations will be called a Squeeze, wherein a player finds himself in a position in which he is compelled to move, and by so doing seriously weakens his position.
...
A zugzwang exists when either player to move loses! The evil burden is reciprocal. However, in situations where a player is systematically deprived of suitable moves so that he is forced finally to make a clearly losing move we have a squeeze. The squeezing player utilizes a waiting move that shifts the burden back onto the player being squeezed. And there is a crucial difference between a squeeze and a zugzwang, where no matter who has the move the burden is lethal!
| EAN | 0945470927 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 100 g |
| Manufacturer | Chess Enterprises |
| Width | 13.6 cm |
| Height | 21.5 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Author | Robert Brieger |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-10 | 0945470927 |
| Pages | 69 |
| Binding | paperback |
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