My System & Chess Praxis | Aron Nimzowitsch

My System & Chess Praxis by Aron Nimzowitsch is a combination of two of his most influential works in chess literature: In My System (1925), he expounded his theories of prophylaxis, blockade and much more while providing ground-breaking insights into pawn structures. In the sequel Chess Praxis (1936), he demonstrated how he successfully tested his theories in his games.

Together they form a comprehensive exploration of Nimzowitsch's revolutionary ideas and contributions to modern chess theory. Nimzowitsch was one of the leading proponents of the hypermodern school of chess.

Added in this edition are the influential essays The Blockade and On the History of the Chess Revolution 1911-1914

• This book is typically suitable for intermediate to advanced players, generally around 1200 to 2000 Elo.
• A comprehensive guide to understanding the strategic depth of chess
• A vital resource for anyone looking to deepen their chess knowledge and skills
• You’ll appreciate Nimzowitsch's distinctive prose, which is both insightful and engaging, making complex ideas more accessible
• Don’t miss this unique landmark, masterpiece and insight into the history of chess
• Nimzowitsch is a key figure in chess history, and his ideas laid the groundwork for modern strategic thinking.

Reader’s Reviews:

This might be the most essential chess book you'll ever read. Truly! From cover to cover, it's remarkable in both its depth and range. The only downside is that the author’s writing style is quite old-fashioned and can sometimes be challenging to follow. However, this style can also be quite entertaining. Without a doubt, this is my absolute favourite chess book - no competition - S White

The only reason to buy a chess book is to learn to play better. This book helps you do that from page one. Remarkable - B Whittaker

This is a true classic that every chess player should read. The author was a true scholar of the game. If you haven't read this book, it’s difficult to claim you’re a serious chess student -  L H

About the Author:

Aron Nimzowitsch (7 November 1886 – 16 March 1935) was a Latvian-born Danish chess player and writer. In the late 1920s, Nimzowitsch was one of the best chess players in the world. He was the foremost figure amongst the hypermoderns and wrote a very influential book on chess theory: My System (1925–1927). Nimzowitsch's seminal work Chess Praxis, initially published in German in 1929, was purchased by a pre-teen and future World Champion Tigran Petrosian and was to influence significantly his development as a chess player.

Nimzowitsch is considered one of chess's most important players and writers. His works influenced numerous other players, including Savielly Tartakower, Milan Vidmar, Richard Réti, Akiba Rubinstein, Mikhail Botvinnik, Bent Larsen, Viktor Korchnoi and Tigran Petrosian, and his influence is still felt today.

Other details:

Paperback
Pages: 560
Dimensions: 17.4 x 3.6 x 23.6cm
ISBN-13: 9789056916596