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LOMEDTKITO
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The King in the Opening
100 pages, paperback, Chess Enterprises, 1. edition 1998
Discontinued
The King in the Opening provides a valuable text on how to use the King in the opening phase of a chess game. The King must be protected from early attacks through castling or other alternatives which are amply illustrated. GM Mednis utilizes seventy-one practical games as examples to clarify each point of instruction and make them come alive for the reader. Ninety diagrams assist the reader in setting up positions for study.
This book does not attempt to teach any particular opening. Instead Mednis presents principles of play which are applicable in every game which the reader might play, regardless of the particular opening variation involved.
International Grandmaster Edmar Mednis is recognized as an outstanding author of instructional chess books. He is a most reliable source of useful knowledge for improving one's chess game. This book will definitely elevate a players' success at chess.
This book does not attempt to teach any particular opening. Instead Mednis presents principles of play which are applicable in every game which the reader might play, regardless of the particular opening variation involved.
International Grandmaster Edmar Mednis is recognized as an outstanding author of instructional chess books. He is a most reliable source of useful knowledge for improving one's chess game. This book will definitely elevate a players' success at chess.
The King in the Opening provides a valuable text on how to use the King in the opening phase of a chess game. The King must be protected from early attacks through castling or other alternatives which are amply illustrated. GM Mednis utilizes seventy-one practical games as examples to clarify each point of instruction and make them come alive for the reader. Ninety diagrams assist the reader in setting up positions for study.
This book does not attempt to teach any particular opening. Instead Mednis presents principles of play which are applicable in every game which the reader might play, regardless of the particular opening variation involved.
International Grandmaster Edmar Mednis is recognized as an outstanding author of instructional chess books. He is a most reliable source of useful knowledge for improving one's chess game. This book will definitely elevate a players' success at chess.
This book does not attempt to teach any particular opening. Instead Mednis presents principles of play which are applicable in every game which the reader might play, regardless of the particular opening variation involved.
International Grandmaster Edmar Mednis is recognized as an outstanding author of instructional chess books. He is a most reliable source of useful knowledge for improving one's chess game. This book will definitely elevate a players' success at chess.
| EAN | 394547072X |
|---|---|
| Weight | 130 g |
| Manufacturer | Chess Enterprises |
| Width | 13.5 cm |
| Height | 21.5 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1998 |
| Author | Edmar Mednis |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-10 | 394547072X |
| Pages | 100 |
| Binding | paperback |
| Diagrams | 90 |
06 The Opening
07 Chapter 1. Castling
07 Section 1. When to Castle
13 Section 2. Where to Put the King
19 Section 3. Keeping the Castled King Position Safe
22 Section 4. Castling "by Hand"
25 Section 5. Castling as a Surprise Weapon
29 Section 6. Closing the door on Castling: Does it Create a Serious Disadvantage?
30 A. Forfeiting Right of Castling by Voluntarily Allowing a Check
34 B. Moving the King to Prevent Exchanges
40 Chapter 2. King in the Center - Open Positions
40 Section 1. The King is Unsafe
45 Section 2. The King is Safe
50 Chapter 3. King in the Center - Closed Positions
55 Chapter 4. Coping With Sacrifices
55 Section 1. The King Accepts the Sacrifice
60 Section 2. The King Declines the Sacrifice
65 Chapter 5. The King on a Forced Flight
65 Section 1. The King is Dead
70 Section 2. The King may Live
75 Chapter 6. The Active King as a Power
79 Chapter 7. King Moves to Prevent Threats
83 Chapter 8. King Moves to Prepare Action
83 Section 1. King Moves Beyond Kingside Castling
89 Section 2. King Moves Beyond Queenside Castling
95 Chapter 9. Correct and Incorrect King Moves
99 Index of Games
07 Chapter 1. Castling
07 Section 1. When to Castle
13 Section 2. Where to Put the King
19 Section 3. Keeping the Castled King Position Safe
22 Section 4. Castling "by Hand"
25 Section 5. Castling as a Surprise Weapon
29 Section 6. Closing the door on Castling: Does it Create a Serious Disadvantage?
30 A. Forfeiting Right of Castling by Voluntarily Allowing a Check
34 B. Moving the King to Prevent Exchanges
40 Chapter 2. King in the Center - Open Positions
40 Section 1. The King is Unsafe
45 Section 2. The King is Safe
50 Chapter 3. King in the Center - Closed Positions
55 Chapter 4. Coping With Sacrifices
55 Section 1. The King Accepts the Sacrifice
60 Section 2. The King Declines the Sacrifice
65 Chapter 5. The King on a Forced Flight
65 Section 1. The King is Dead
70 Section 2. The King may Live
75 Chapter 6. The Active King as a Power
79 Chapter 7. King Moves to Prevent Threats
83 Chapter 8. King Moves to Prepare Action
83 Section 1. King Moves Beyond Kingside Castling
89 Section 2. King Moves Beyond Queenside Castling
95 Chapter 9. Correct and Incorrect King Moves
99 Index of Games