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Format:
Paperback ISBN: 9781849947510
Paperback publication date: 5 May 2022
Category: Chess
Paperback price:
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17.99
eBook ISBN: 9781849948111
eBook publication date: 5 May 2022
Category: Chess
eBook price: £
12.99
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An informative and accessible new book by Thomas Engqvist, the practical follow up to his previous two authoritative chess books: 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions.
Filled with 300 engaging chess exercises and complete solutions in the end of the book, this book will allow you to apply and consolidate your newfound knowledge. The book is divided into four key sections:
- 75 exercises practising positional ideas in the opening/middlegame
- 75 exercises covering the endgame
- 75 tactical exercises in the opening/middlegame
- 75 tactical endgames.
The exercises featured in the book are taken from real game positions from various renowned chess players, including Capablanca and Magnus Carlsen.
Word count: 116,000
ABOUT THE Author
Thomas Engqvist is an International Master from Sweden. He has over 30 years’ experience as a chess coach and teacher. He has worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He is the author of 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, both published by Batsford.
READ MOREREVIEWS
‘Those hidden tactical tricks, that technique for winning a pawn ending, this curious knight manoeuvre; the storehouse of stratagems contained herein; can be turned to good use in your own games. You acquire an arsenal of weapons and become a more formidable player. All told, an excellent book.’
The Caissa Kid Blog
‘Filled with engaging game exercises, which form an impressive diverse collection plus solutions appropriately placed.’
James Pratt
British Chess Magazine
‘A book by an outstanding teacher … very highly recommended for club standard players ambitious to improve their rating’
Richard James
British Chess News
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