ISBN: 9781444103083

By William Hartson. Author William Hartson. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent. All new concepts a… Plus…

By William Hartson. Author William Hartson. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent. All new concepts are demonstrated by illustrated worked examples, and you will get a chance to see these principles borne out in grandmaster play. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Improve Your Chess: Teach Yourself by William Hartson Learn the moves, rules and top strategies which will take you from chess beginner to master. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Improve Your Chess will help you to improve your technique and master your game. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent. It is structured in 75 easy-to-follow lessons, clearly demarcated by level, so that you are challenged throughout. You will get to grips with complex strategy and the meta-principles which rule the relationship between pieces and their co-operation throughout play. All new concepts are demonstrated by illustrated worked examples, and you will get a chance to see these principles borne out in grandmaster play. Notes You've learned the basics; now here's how to build on them and become a master. Author Biography William Hartston is a leading chess player who writes the daily chess column in the Independent. Table of Contents : introduction: basic1: 1 thinking2: 2 calculation3: 3 the centre4: 4 exchanging pieces5: 5 good bishops and bad bishops6: 6 bishops and knights7: 7 pawn to rook three8: 8 bishop to knight's five9: 9 castling (1)10: 10 knights before bishops11: 11 developing your pieces12: 12 the fianchetto(1): bishops13: 13 planning14: 14 gentlemen, the queen!15: 15 pawn takes pawn16: 16 pushing pawns17: 17 when you find a good move ...18: 18 isolated pawns19: 19 backward pawns20: 20 doubled pawns21: 21 weak squares22: 22 rook on the seventh23: 23 sacrifices24: 24 hierarchies of thought25: 25 i go here, he goes there ...: advanced26: 26 the good 'bad bishop'27: 27 opposite coloured bishops28: 28 the fianchetto (2): the pawn move29: 29 the wrong rook30: 30 the centre of gravity31: 31 critical movements32: 32 improving your position33: 33 defending34: 34 playing in blinkers35: 35 one move at a time36: 36 ... with a small advantage to white37: 37 timing38: 38 patience39: 39 castling (2)40: 40 how to study openings41: 41 endgame strategy42: 42 gambits43: 43 positional sacrifices44: 44 time to relax45: 45 playing for a win45: 45 playing for a win46: 46 pawn moves47: 47 learning from losses48: 48 the art of distraction49: 49 if in doubt, change sides50: 50 winning and losing: mastery51: 51 the grand plan52: 52 subgoals53: 53 judgement or calculation?54: 54 flexibilty55: 55 minority attack56: 56 dialetical materialism57: 57 material and time58: 58 planning for the endgame59: 59 bishops and knights (2)60: 60 positional dynamics61: 61 preserving the balance62: 62 crime and punishment63: 63 writing and editing64: 64 throwing salt65: 65 creativity66: 66 chaos67: 67 the bad 'good' bishop68: 68 luck69: 69 practicality (1)70: 70 practicality (2)71: 71 hedgehogs playing tennis72: 72 the grammar of chess73: 73 analysing and playing74: 74 the meta-rules of strategy75: 75 offering a draw Promotional Learn the moves, rules and top strategies which will take you from chess beginner to master. Long Description Improve Your Chess will help you to improve your technique and master your game. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent . It is structured in 75 easy-to-follow lessons, clearly demarcated by level, so that you are challenged throughout. You will get to grips with complex strategy and the meta-principles which rule the relationship between pieces and their co-operation throughout play. All new concepts are demonstrated by illustrated worked examples, and you will get a chance to see these principles borne out in grandmaster play. Promotional "Headline" Learn the moves, rules and top strategies which will take you from chess beginner to master. Details ISBN1444103083 Author William Hartson Pages 176 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1444103083 ISBN-13 9781444103083 Format Paperback Media Book Publication Date 2010-08-27 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 794.12 Short Title IMPROVE YOUR CHESS Language English Imprint Teach Yourself Publisher John Murray Press Subtitle Teach Yourself UK Release Date 2010-08-27 Series Teach Yourself - General Illustrations Black and white diagrams Audience General NZ Release Date 2010-10-31 AU Release Date 2010-10-31 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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2010, ISBN: 9781444103083

Improve Your Chess will help you to improve your technique and master your game. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist fo… Plus…

Improve Your Chess will help you to improve your technique and master your game. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent. It is structured in 75 easy-to-follow lessons, clearly demarcated by level, so that you are challenged throughout. You will get to grips with complex strategy and the meta-principles which rule the relationship between pieces and their co-operation throughout play. All new concepts are demonstrated by illustrated worked examples, and you will get a chance to see these principles borne out in grandmaster play. NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of chessFIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. Books William Hartson|Paperback|John Murray Press|27/08/2010, John Murray Press<

2010, ISBN: 1444103083

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2010, ISBN: 1444103083

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[EAN: 9781444103083], Neubuch, [PU: John Murray Press, London], Paperback. Improve Your Chess will help you to improve your technique and master your game. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent. It is structured in 75 easy-to-follow lessons, clearly demarcated by level, so that you are challenged throughout. You will get to grips with complex strategy and the meta-principles which rule the relationship between pieces and their co-operation throughout play. All new concepts are demonstrated by illustrated worked examples, and you will get a chance to see these principles borne out in grandmaster play. Learn the moves, rules and top strategies which will take you from chess beginner to master. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<