Back to Basics: Strategy | Valeri Beim
While there are many books about how to improve your chess tactics, instructive books about chess strategy, particularly for players of less than master strength, are few and far between. In the latest entry in the widely acclaimed Back to Basics Chess Series, international grandmaster and popular author Valeri Beim explains the basics of strategic concepts in chess. This book is ideal for players up to 1600 Elo.
Topics include:
- Piece Development
- The Centre
- Principle of two weaknesses
- Pawn structures
- Cooperation of pieces
- Weak pawns
- Weak square complexes
- Positional considerations
- The Bishop pair
- Conditions for proper implementation of a strategic plan
- Open Lines
This book has been written for the great majority of chess players who are rated below master strength. There are clear, concise explanations and examples with discussions on strategic objectives and plans - all designed to aid the aspiring chess player to better understand and implement chess strategy.
About the Author:
International Grandmaster, Valeri Beim is a respected instructor and author, residing in Vienna. His previous books, including Paul Morphy; A Modern Perspective, have been widely acclaimed and well received by the chess community worldwide.
Other Details:
- Paperback
- Pages: 224
- Dimensions: 227 x 154 x 10mm
- ISBN: 978-1-888690-49-1
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