This book offers a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking exercises in fundamental chess skills.
The first half of the book tests the reader´s ability in each part of the game. Opening Exercises test the reader´s ability to develop harmoniously and to find creative solutions in the first part of the game.
The middlegame section assesses the reader´s proficiency at making decisions relating to attack and defence, prophylactic thinking and finding the correct plan.
The endgame challenges focus on the basic essential knowledge that often decides real-life games. The second half of the book is comprised of "How Good is Your Chess" exercises, where the reader is asked to follow one side through a complete game, trying to guess each move as if playing a real game. Points are awarded according to the accuracy of the reader´s decisions. Full, detailed solutions are given to all exercises.
This book will help players of all standards to identify their strengths and to pinpoint areas of their play that need more attention. It contains a variety of exercises in formats that are known to be popular with chessplaysers. These exercises touch upon all the main aspects of practical chess.
The first half of the book tests the reader´s ability in each part of the game. Opening Exercises test the reader´s ability to develop harmoniously and to find creative solutions in the first part of the game.
The middlegame section assesses the reader´s proficiency at making decisions relating to attack and defence, prophylactic thinking and finding the correct plan.
The endgame challenges focus on the basic essential knowledge that often decides real-life games. The second half of the book is comprised of "How Good is Your Chess" exercises, where the reader is asked to follow one side through a complete game, trying to guess each move as if playing a real game. Points are awarded according to the accuracy of the reader´s decisions. Full, detailed solutions are given to all exercises.
This book will help players of all standards to identify their strengths and to pinpoint areas of their play that need more attention. It contains a variety of exercises in formats that are known to be popular with chessplaysers. These exercises touch upon all the main aspects of practical chess.
This book offers a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking exercises in fundamental chess skills.
The first half of the book tests the reader´s ability in each part of the game. Opening Exercises test the reader´s ability to develop harmoniously and to find creative solutions in the first part of the game.
The middlegame section assesses the reader´s proficiency at making decisions relating to attack and defence, prophylactic thinking and finding the correct plan.
The endgame challenges focus on the basic essential knowledge that often decides real-life games. The second half of the book is comprised of "How Good is Your Chess" exercises, where the reader is asked to follow one side through a complete game, trying to guess each move as if playing a real game. Points are awarded according to the accuracy of the reader´s decisions. Full, detailed solutions are given to all exercises.
This book will help players of all standards to identify their strengths and to pinpoint areas of their play that need more attention. It contains a variety of exercises in formats that are known to be popular with chessplaysers. These exercises touch upon all the main aspects of practical chess.
The first half of the book tests the reader´s ability in each part of the game. Opening Exercises test the reader´s ability to develop harmoniously and to find creative solutions in the first part of the game.
The middlegame section assesses the reader´s proficiency at making decisions relating to attack and defence, prophylactic thinking and finding the correct plan.
The endgame challenges focus on the basic essential knowledge that often decides real-life games. The second half of the book is comprised of "How Good is Your Chess" exercises, where the reader is asked to follow one side through a complete game, trying to guess each move as if playing a real game. Points are awarded according to the accuracy of the reader´s decisions. Full, detailed solutions are given to all exercises.
This book will help players of all standards to identify their strengths and to pinpoint areas of their play that need more attention. It contains a variety of exercises in formats that are known to be popular with chessplaysers. These exercises touch upon all the main aspects of practical chess.
| EAN | 9781901983357 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g |
| Manufacturer | Gambit |
| Width | 14.5 cm |
| Height | 21 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Author | Steffen Pedersen |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 1901983358 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781901983357 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Binding | paperback |
| Diagrams | 250 |
5 Symbols
6 Introduction
7 1 The Opening
7 Advantage in Development
9 Bits and Pieces
11 2 The Middlegame
11 The Greek Gift
12 Attack and Defence
15 3 The Endgame
15 Pawn Endings
17 Opposite-Coloured Bishops
19 Rook Endings
20 How Good is Your Technique
22 4 Solutions for Chapters 1-3
22 The Opening
29 The Middlegame
40 The Endgame
56 Score Tables
58 5 How Good is Your Chess?
61 Game 1: Shapovalov-Sanakoev, corr. 1963-5
68 Game 2: Tal-Flesch, Lvov 1981
74 Game 3: Karpov-Sax, Linares 1983
80 Game 4: Korchnoi-Spassky, Clermont-Ferrand 1989
88 Game 5: Jasnikowski-S.Pedersen, Assens 1990
94 Game 6: Isaev-Timoshenko, corr. 1989-91
101 Game 7: Topalov-Kramnik, Belgrade 1995
107 Game 8: Karpov-Cu.Hansen, Groningen 1995
119 Game 9: Lautier-Karrpov, Biel 1997
123 Game 10: Illescas-Arizmendi Marrtinez, Pamplona 1997/8
127 Game 11: Khenkin-Shabalov, Koszalin 1999
131 Game 12: Gligoric-Nevednichy, Novi Sad tt 1999
139 Game 13: S.B.Hansen-Cu.Hansen, Helsingor 1999
144 Game 14: Hracek-Yusupov, Bundesliga 1999/00
148 Game 15: Illescas-Short, Pamplona 1999/00
152 Game 16: P.Nikolic-Leko, Wijk aan Zee 2000
159 Index of Players
160 Index of Composers
160 Index of Openings
6 Introduction
7 1 The Opening
7 Advantage in Development
9 Bits and Pieces
11 2 The Middlegame
11 The Greek Gift
12 Attack and Defence
15 3 The Endgame
15 Pawn Endings
17 Opposite-Coloured Bishops
19 Rook Endings
20 How Good is Your Technique
22 4 Solutions for Chapters 1-3
22 The Opening
29 The Middlegame
40 The Endgame
56 Score Tables
58 5 How Good is Your Chess?
61 Game 1: Shapovalov-Sanakoev, corr. 1963-5
68 Game 2: Tal-Flesch, Lvov 1981
74 Game 3: Karpov-Sax, Linares 1983
80 Game 4: Korchnoi-Spassky, Clermont-Ferrand 1989
88 Game 5: Jasnikowski-S.Pedersen, Assens 1990
94 Game 6: Isaev-Timoshenko, corr. 1989-91
101 Game 7: Topalov-Kramnik, Belgrade 1995
107 Game 8: Karpov-Cu.Hansen, Groningen 1995
119 Game 9: Lautier-Karrpov, Biel 1997
123 Game 10: Illescas-Arizmendi Marrtinez, Pamplona 1997/8
127 Game 11: Khenkin-Shabalov, Koszalin 1999
131 Game 12: Gligoric-Nevednichy, Novi Sad tt 1999
139 Game 13: S.B.Hansen-Cu.Hansen, Helsingor 1999
144 Game 14: Hracek-Yusupov, Bundesliga 1999/00
148 Game 15: Illescas-Short, Pamplona 1999/00
152 Game 16: P.Nikolic-Leko, Wijk aan Zee 2000
159 Index of Players
160 Index of Composers
160 Index of Openings
Der Autor Steffen Pedersen hat in den letzten Jahren einige bemerkenswerte Eröffnungsbücher geschrieben, zum Beispiel 'The Meran System' und 'Easy Guide to the Sicilian Scheveningen'.
Bei seinem neuesten Werk 'Test Your Chess' handelt es sich um ein Lehrbuch, das dem Leser die Möglichkeit bietet, seine Spielstärke in allen Partiephasen zu überprüfen und zu verbessern.
Kapitel 1 enthält 11 Tests zum Thema Eröffnung (z. B. Ausnutzung eines Entwicklungsvorsprungs), Kapitel 2 bringt 12 Tests zum Mittelspiel (Läuferopfer auf h7, Angriff und Verteidigung) und Kapitel 3 besteht aus 18 Endspiel-Aufgaben (Bauernendspiele, ungleiche Läufer, Turmendspiele, Endspieltechnik).
Die mit vielen Erläuterungen versehenen Lösungen sind in Kapitel 4 zusammengefasst. Wer Spaß an Zahlenspielen hat, kann anhand seiner erreichten Punktzahl feststellen, wie seine Leistung auf der Skala von Gelegenheitsspieler bis Großmeister einzuschätzen ist.
Den Hauptteil des Buches bilden die 16 vollständigen Partien in Kapitel 5. Hier wird der Leser aufgefordert, die Züge eines der beiden Spieler voherzusagen.
Anschließend erfolgt die Bewertung und eine ausführliche Erklärung. Das Ganze erinnert an dieser Stelle sehr stark an 'Wie gut ist Dein Schach' von Daniel King.
Fazit: Die Idee des Buches ist nicht gerade neu, aber die Umsetzung ist sehr gut gelungen. Für ehrgeizige Vereinsspieler mit guten englischen Sprachkenntnissen sehr empfehlenswert.
Schach-Markt 4/2001
Bei seinem neuesten Werk 'Test Your Chess' handelt es sich um ein Lehrbuch, das dem Leser die Möglichkeit bietet, seine Spielstärke in allen Partiephasen zu überprüfen und zu verbessern.
Kapitel 1 enthält 11 Tests zum Thema Eröffnung (z. B. Ausnutzung eines Entwicklungsvorsprungs), Kapitel 2 bringt 12 Tests zum Mittelspiel (Läuferopfer auf h7, Angriff und Verteidigung) und Kapitel 3 besteht aus 18 Endspiel-Aufgaben (Bauernendspiele, ungleiche Läufer, Turmendspiele, Endspieltechnik).
Die mit vielen Erläuterungen versehenen Lösungen sind in Kapitel 4 zusammengefasst. Wer Spaß an Zahlenspielen hat, kann anhand seiner erreichten Punktzahl feststellen, wie seine Leistung auf der Skala von Gelegenheitsspieler bis Großmeister einzuschätzen ist.
Den Hauptteil des Buches bilden die 16 vollständigen Partien in Kapitel 5. Hier wird der Leser aufgefordert, die Züge eines der beiden Spieler voherzusagen.
Anschließend erfolgt die Bewertung und eine ausführliche Erklärung. Das Ganze erinnert an dieser Stelle sehr stark an 'Wie gut ist Dein Schach' von Daniel King.
Fazit: Die Idee des Buches ist nicht gerade neu, aber die Umsetzung ist sehr gut gelungen. Für ehrgeizige Vereinsspieler mit guten englischen Sprachkenntnissen sehr empfehlenswert.
Schach-Markt 4/2001